View report page

16
It is interesting, once again, to note the regular habits of the Measles cycle,
which is clearly seen in the following chart showing figures relating to notifications
received during the past ten years.
I am pleased to be able to report that no cases of Diphtheria were brought to
the attention of the Department during the year.
Contacts and Carriers of Infectious Disease—Sickness Benefit
One certificate was issued during the year to a hospital nurse who had been in
contact with a case of German Measles.
Immunisation and Vaccination
This work is organised from the No. 1 Divisional Health Office of the London
County Council, which serves the boroughs of Chelsea, Fulham, Hammersmith
and Kensington.
Prevention of Diphtheria and Whooping Cough
The majority of children are immunised against these diseases, the proportion
of those in the 1-4 years age group being approximately 75 per cent.
Prevention of Smallpox
It is estimated that only 1 child in every 2 is vaccinated against this disease.
It is possible that the publicity given to the recent outbreak of smallpox in this
country will produce a considerable improvement in the figures for 1962.
Prevention of Poliomyelitis
In the No. 1 Division 41,935 vaccinations against this disease were carried out
by the London County Council during 1961.
A scheme has been formulated to deal with any possible outbreak of Poliomyelitis
in this area, and full details are given under the appropriate heading later
in this report.
Prevention of Tuberculosis
B.C.G. vaccination is offered to all children in their 13th year, with the object
of providing artificial immunity during the adolescent period when young people
are most susceptible to this disease.