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Prophylaxis
Rubella
One of the most important advances in the field of prophylaxis is the provision
of rubella vaccine to afford protection against the risk of contracting rubella (German
measles) during pregnancy, because of the possible affect on the unborn child. In 1970
the Department of Health and Social Security announced that rubella vaccine would
be made available for the immunisation of girls between their 11th and 14th birthdays.
Early in 1971 a vaccination programme was arranged for all secondary girls schools
and by the end of the year 2,898 girls had been protected.
B.C.G.
5,282 children were Mantoux tested. 4,648 were vaccinated, 356 found to be
Mantoux positive and referred to their local Chest Clinic for X-ray, 278 failed to
attend for the result of their Mantoux test.
Diphtheria and Tetanus
143 primary courses of Diphtheria and Tetanus immunisation were given at
School Medical examinations and 762 children were given re-inforcing doses.
Poliomyelitis
171 children were given primary courses of poliomyelitis immunisation and 697
re-inforcing doses were given.
Student Health Service
This service has continued to be provided for the London School of Printing,
the Camberwell School of Art, the Walbrook College and the Southwark College for
Further Education.
Medical Officers gave introductory lectures to students, especially from Overseas,
to assist in the difficult transitional period of adjustment to student life in England.
The visiting medical officers hold regular sessions at which new entrants are given
the opportunity of a medical check up. All students are encouraged to consult the
medical officers with their problems. Lecturers and social workers may also refer students
for medical advice.
The majority of the problems that arose were found to be of an emotional
nature caused by the various stresses of student life (e.g. Examinations, sex, separation
from home etc.).
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