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Measles Survey
The follow-up of babies vaccinated against measles during the
latter quarter of 1964 proceeded during the year. This survey was
carried out under the auspices of the Medical Research Council.
Nearly three-quarters of the parents of babies of the appropriate age
agreed to participate.
In July babies in the control group were vaccinated, following a
promising report on short-term results of protection given.
National Child Development Study
In 1958 a national survey of virtually every baby born in the week
3rd to 9th March was carried out. As a result of this study a great
deal was learned which led to an improvement in maternity services
and a saving of infant life.
Co-operation in a follow-up study was sought, and parents who were
involved in the original study once again expressed their willingness
to co-operate. The study was in two parts: one a report to be completed
by the Health Visitor at a home visit; the second entailed a
medical examination.
Survey of diet and dental caries in young Children
In view of already heavy commitments, a limit of 50 participants
in this survey was set. Health Visitors completed questionnaires,with
the consent of the parents, of a random selection of babies either
one or two years of age, at a home visit.
The survey is being carried out under the auspices of the School
of Dental Surgery, University of Liverpool.
Day Nurseries
Mixed grouping of children has now become an established practice
in each of the four Day Nurseries administered by the Health Department.
Handicapped children may be admitted to any day nursery, the six
places in Queen Mary Day Nursery Special Unit being reserved for the
more severely handicapped. Children in the special unit are not kept
segregated, but spend part of each day in the more stimulating
atmosphere of the groups of more fortunate children.
Deaf children, or children of deaf parents are admitted to day
nurseries without charge for up to three hours each day. During the
year two children attended under this scheme to enable them to have
the stimulus of speaking to children of their own age.
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