Gibson I H, Carmichael T R, Küstner H G
S Afr Med J. 1982 Jan 16;61(3):84-8.
Measles is a major cause of childhood mortality in the developing world. Observed trends in the USA confirm the efficacy of a measles control programme. South Africa launched such a programme in 1975 with the introduction of free vaccine for all children. In order to enhance and monitor this campaign, measles became a notifiable condition on 24 August 1979. Notifications received in the first year are reviewed and the observed patterns are discussed.
麻疹是发展中国家儿童死亡的主要原因。美国观察到的趋势证实了麻疹控制计划的有效性。南非于1975年启动了这样一个计划，为所有儿童提供免费疫苗。为了加强和监督这项运动，麻疹于1979年8月24日成为应报告的疾病。对第一年收到的报告进行了审查，并讨论了观察到的模式。
