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Infectious Diseases.
Cases of the more common infectious diseases, measles,
chickenpox, whooping cough, scarlet fever, &c., occurred
throughout the year in the various Departments and Schools
in small concentration and although these were in greater
numbers than would warrant them being described as sporadic,
they did not amount to epidemic proportions. There was no
unusual grouping in any particular school.
Immunisation against Diphtheria.
As this scheme which was inaugurated in June, 1938,
applies to all children up to 15 years of age. and not only to
school children, it is fully described in my General Report for
the year.
Laboratory Facilities.
Examination of pathological specimens, and other laboratory
work for the District, are undertaken by the Kent County
Laboratory, Sessions House, Maidstone.
During 1938, 15 swabs were examined for Diphtheria, all
of which proved to be negative; and 2 swabs for Haemolytic
Streptococci, one of which was positive.
Open Air Schools.
There is no open-air school provided by this Authority,
but as will be seen from Table Ilia number of delicate children
attend certified day schools and residential open air schools
maintained by other Education Authorities, this Authority
being responsible for the fees and in most cases the parents
contribute towards the cost.