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VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION. _ In the autumn of 1961 the
County Council approved revised arrangements forvarcination and immunisation
in accordance with advice given to the Minister of Health by the
Standing Medical Advisory Committee. These provide for a programme
throughout childhood involving smallpox and poliomyelitis vaccination
and immunisation by the use of combined antigens against diphtheria,
whooping cough and tetanus, with appropriate reinforcing doses. The
provision of facilities for immunisation against tetanus to all residents
in the Administrative County was approved in principle, but for the time
being this form of immunisation is limited to children up to school leaving
age.
Immunisation against Diphtheria, Whooping Cough and Tetanus.
Regular sessions for immunisation, combined with the school clinics held
for the treatment of minor ailments, were held throughout 1961 at the
Kenwood Gardens and Mayesbrook Clinics, and at the ManfordWay, Newbury
Hall, Marks Gate and Heathcote Avenue Clinics immunisation was undertaken
at the infant welfare centre sessions. In addition, much of this
work has, as previously, been carried out by general practitioners.