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Immunisation
Once again, Greenwich had the best figures for immunisation
amongst the Inner London Boroughs. The highest figures were
obtained for vaccination against smallpox (78.9%) and immunisation
against diphtheria (91.5%) and the second highest figures
for immunisation against whooping cough (84.2%) and
polio (91.2%). During the year, measles vaccination was commenced
among the younger age groups and those at residential
nurseries.
During the second quarter of the year, de Lucy School was found
to have a child with tuberculosis in one of its classes. The whole
school was Mantoux tested. Of the 520 pupils, 89 were referred
to the Chest Clinic for further investigation.
Child Guidance Clinic
In the middle of the year, a Child Guidance Clinic was opened
at Chevening Road. The psychiatrist attended the clinic on two
days a week: 75 cases were referred to him. At the end of the
year, 33 cases were awaiting first attendance, 31 cases were still
in attendance, 8 cases were closed and 3 withdrawn.
John Kerr Brown,
Principal School Medical Officer.
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE
STATISTICAL REPORT 1968