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IMMUNISATION
In 1963 a new schedule was introduced, following fresh
advice from the Ministry of Health. The timing of procedures was:
6, 7 and 8 months - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Oral Polio
9, 10 and 11 months - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Triple
(Whooping Cough/Diphtheria/Tetanus).
12 months- Smallpox vaccination
4½-5 years - Diphtheria/Tetanus Booster
5+ years - Polio Booster
8-10 years- Diphtheria Booster
13 years - B. C. G.
I commented last year about variations confusing parents and
one reason for choosing the above sequence was the similarity to
that previously used. It is an unfortunate fact that the strongest
incentive to parents to present children for protection is
the reporting of fatal cases of the disease. The success of
immunisation creates the major obstacle to persuading new
parents of its value. Much credit is due to Health Visitors and
Health Education Officers and the staff of the immunisation
section, in improving considerably in 1964 the uptake of all
forms of immunisation.
A joint advertising campaign was arranged in September to
cover the Greater London area.
Tables are given in Appendix Page 128 .
HOME NURSING
Since 1948 the Croydon District Nursing Association carried
out this service in Croydon as agent of the Corporation, subject
to general supervision by the Medical Officer of Health. To meet
possible staffing difficulties due to pending changes in local
Government, the Corporation assumed direct control on October
1st 1964. The Association with the Queen's Institute for District
Nursing was maintained and probably no patients were aware
of any changes having occurred.
For detailed statistics see Appendix Page 106 .