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THE VOICE OF NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER

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' HEALTH OFFICIALS -believe those who did not receive measles vaccination, now common during the early years

‘of life as young Gregory Elliot found out above, before vaccine was widely available, are suffering now with reports of

“an “epidemic’’ of cases of red measles. See story below for details. Others in photo are Barbara Elliot and Dr. Doree
Piercy.

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Red measles incidence on rise says health officer

NORTH SHORE Health) Department officials — -

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