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Infectious Disease.
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 were not in greater numbers than would
warrant them being described as sporadic. There was no
unusual grouping in any particular school.
Immunisation against Diphtheria.
At the first attempt to restart after the dislocation caused
by the outbreak of war, the response to endeavours to secure
attendances for immunisation was particularly disappointing.
Out of 117 appointments given at one session, only 8 turned
up. It is probable however that better results will be secured
now that the attitude and outlook of the population has returned
to normal.
Laboratory Facilities.
Examination of pathological specimens, and other laboratory
work for the District, are undertaken by the Kent County
Laboratory, Sessions House, Maidstone.
During 1939, 21 swabs as will be seen from Table III a 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 towardwere examined for Diphtheria, 20
of which proved to be negative; and 4 swabs for Haemolytic
Streptococci, 2 of which were positive.
Open Air Schools.
There is no open-air school provided by this Authority,
buts the cost.