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Tuesday, October 10, 1972

The last epidemic of the disease occurred in the winter-spring

of 1966-67. The incidence and mortality have since remained low, due

"at least in part, to the immunisation campaigns which are now on a

year-round basis."

"But," Dr. Choa said, "parents who disregard our repeated warnings

should not be complacent. Susceptible children should be immunised

as soon as possible.

"It is not true that measles is inevitable,

The disease can,

and should, be prevented."

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Mr. G.M.B. Salmon, ceased to be a temporary Unofficial Member of the

Executive Council, from yesterday (October 9) following the return to

Hong Kong of Mr. G.R. Ross.

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