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attend on a half day basis 30 in the morning, 30 in the afternoon. A few
vacancies are kept open in each nursery class for children needing admission
on socio-medical grounds.
Prophylaxis
Action has been taken to increase the number of school children protected
against infectious diseases; 1,088 children have been immunised against diphtheria
and tetanus, 1,087 vaccinated against poliomyelitis, and 2,312 have had BCG
vaccination.
Health Education
Health education in schools has been undertaken by health visitors, school
doctors and nurses. The Borough Health Education Officer helped to arrange
Health Education programmes in 11 secondary schools, 3 junior schools and
2 Colleges for Further Education. The programme covers personal relationship,
anti-smoking, venereal diseases, birth control, etc.
Student Health Service
A preventive and advisory student 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 three weekly at Brixton School of Building
and one a week each at the other establishments.
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 is an integral part of the student health service.
Sessions were held on a wide range of general health topics, including
drugs.
Dr. K.H. Tlusty
Principal Medical Officer