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Prophylaxis
Action has been taken to increase the number of school children protected
against infectious diseases. 3,442 children have been immunised against diphtheria
and tetanus, 3,019 vaccinated against polomyelitis, and 2,260 have had B.C.G.
vaccination. A trial vaccination against rubella has been conducted in conjunction
with I.L.E.A. in two secondary schools for girls.
Recuperative Holidays
Recuperative holidays for school children are provided at homes in
Littlehampton and Bognor Regis run by the Inner London Education
Authority. 210 children were accommodated for periods between two and four
weeks.
Health Education
Health education in schools has been undertaken by health visitors, school
doctors and nurses at the request of the head teacher. At present 4 health visitors
hold regular Health Education sessions in schools. Doctors hold discussion
groups on the problem of drugs, V.D., and personal relationships.
The Health Education Team from I.L.E.A. visited several primary and
secondary schools with their programmes on growing up, personal relationships,
drugs, smoking and V.D.
Student Health Service
A preventive and advisory student health service has been continued in
the Borough in 3 Colleges for Further Education - Brixton School of Building,
Brixton College for Further Education and Kennington College.
Doctors' sessions averaged .two weekly at Brixton School of Building, and
one a week at the others.
Regular medical and counselling advice was provided by the College doctor
working closely with the College Welfare Officer. B.C.G. and poliomyelitis
vaccination was provided in all 3 colleges.
Health Education sessions were held and numerous problems including
drugs and general health topics discussed. (Sgd) Dr K H Tlusty
Senior Medical Officer