Measles matters, but do parents know?
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چکیده
Two hundred and one parents attending three child health clinics were questioned about both measles and immunisation against measles. Most parents were unaware of the symptoms and possible complications of measles and did not believe immunisation to be effective in preventing measles. They did not remember having talked to health professionals about immunisation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British medical journal
دوره 290 6468 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985