Friday, May 25, 1973
ANTI-MEASLES OAMPAIGN 1973
During the seventh week of the current anti-measles campaign,
a total of 1,589 doses of vaccine was administered, according to figures
released today by the Medical and Health Department.
Of the total, 543 doses were administered on the Island, 716 in
Kowloon, and 330 in the New Territories.
"This is a considerable improvement on the figures for the
sixth week, and is an encouraging sign," a spokesman said.
Since the 1973 anti-measles campaign began early in April,
6,618 children have been immunised against the disease.
The campaign has two more weeks to go, and free vaccine is
available at all government maternal and child health centres.
The spokesman asked parents of children aged between six
months and five years to note that even after the campaign had ended,
free anti-measles vaccine would continue to be available at these centres
on a year-round basis.
Release Time: 6.30 p.m.