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Thursday, September 14, 1972

He reminded mothers that for the remainder of the campaign period of

four weeks, in addition to the 34 maternal and child health centres offering

anti-measles vaccine to children in the age group, 25 new fixed centres have

been set up in resettlement estates, health offices, government clinics and

dispensaries, as well as hospitals.

There are 21 mobile teams with 48 inoculators making door-to-door

visits to residents in resettlement and housing estates.

In the New Territories, in addition to the fixed centres in town areas,

mobile teams are visiting villages. The department's two floating dispensaries,

or clinic launches, are also providing formisation for children in the outlying

islands.

When the campaign is over, free anti-measles vaccine will continue

to be routinely available at all maternal and child health centres.

Dr. Craig concluded: "I urge parents is Hong Kong to give us the

support we require, and I appeal to their common sense",

Note to Editors:

ECAFE MEETING ON SHIPPERS' CO-OPERATION

A 10-day ECAFE meeting on Shippers Co-operation will be held in Hong Kong next week. The meeting is being organised by ECAFE with the assistance of the Governments of Hong Kong and Norway and the Hong Kong Shippers' Council.

The opening session will take place at the City Hall Theatre at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 18. You are welcome to have it covered. Admission will be by means of press badges and these are now available for collection from the GIS Press Room.

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