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IMMUNISATION
Special efforts were made to encourage completion of polio
vaccination courses by 3rd injections, and offers made to
eligible groups of 4th injections. Unfortunately shortages of
vaccine made temporary difficulties. Routine injections against
diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough were unchanged in timing
or method, but too few children are being protected to ensure
safety against diphtheria.
Tables are given in the Appendix, page 117 - 118.
HOME NURSING
The extension to the Administrative buildings erected by the
Corporation for the District Nurses was completed, and gave much
needed additional room. there was no major change in this well
established service, but more nurses were provided with car
allowances, in-service training was augmented, equipment improved
and similar minor developments put in hand.
For detailed statistics see page 103 - 105.
CONVALESCENCE
Ibe Corporation accepts financial responsibility for convalescence
recommended by general practitioners. Each patient
recommended must have had a definite illness or accident and
must go to a recognised Convalescent Home. The Corporation recovers
part or all the cost according to the income of the
patient and in accordance with a definite assessment scale,
Certain patients may receive convalescent treatment free, including
Old Age Pensioners. Every effort is made to suit the
patient to the particular Home, as different Homes cater for
different age groups and different kinds of medical or surgical
condition.
During the year 38 cases were so dealt with, 30 women, 5 men,
2 mothers with children and 1 child under school age.
These figures do not include school children for wbon
arrangements are made by the Education Committee.