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These results indicate close agreement (97%) between
the two methods, and, in view of the ease and simplicity of
operation particularly with the self-firing apparatus now
available, we decided to rely in future on the Heaf test for
mass skin-testing in this connexion.
During the current year B.C.G. vaccination was again
offered to all 13-year old children and below are statistics
relating to this service:-
Number to whom offered 1,368
Number tuberculin tested after parents'
consent had been received 1,140
Positive result 71
Negative result 1,069
Number who received B.C.G 1,069
As a result of the extension of the scheme, students of
the South-East Essex Technical College were invited to
participate although only 55 out of 644 accepted. Of this
number 48 were tested (7 were absent); 9 had positive
reactions and the remaining 39 received B.C.G. All positive
reactors are referred to the Chest Physician who examines
each case carefully for signs of active disease.
SPECIALIST SERVICES
Eye Clinics
Dr. R.F. Jamieson, M.B., Ch.B., D.O.M.S., continues to
attend Central, Porters Avenue and Woodward Clinics.
Cases dealt with were as follows:-
External and other diseases excluding
errors of refraction and squint 75
Errors of refraction (including squint) 1,156
Total 1,231
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