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children who were found to have a positive reaction to the skin
test, 86 were referred to the appropriate Chest Clinic for further
investigation. No further action was necessary in the case of the
remaining 151 children who gave a positive reaction because of
previous B.C.G. vaccination. It will be noted that fewer children
were referred to the Chest Clinic on account of positive reactions.
This is due to the new interpretation of the skin test.
Infectious Diseases
527 notifications of infectious diseases in children of school
age were received during the year.

*In view of the introduction of measles vaccination the following
figures would appear to be significant: —
Year No. of notifications received
1965 2,218
1966 440
1967 1,730
1968 111
1969 411 (as above)
Speech Therapy
In the absence of Mrs. M. M. Evans from May, the duties of
Senior Speech Therapist were most ably carried out by her locum,
Miss V. M. Connery, who has rapidly won the affection of the
children and the appreciation of parents and teachers alike.