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The immunisation rate for measles shows a very encouraging
rise from 46% to 64% with a resultant decrease of measles in the
community from 977 in 1970 to 580 in 1971 due to the continued
advice and education by all our staff, especially health visitors.
B.C.G.
The immunisation of school children during their second
year at secondary school continued throughout the year, and a
total of 3,886 children were skin tested and 3,204 were vaccinated
against tuberculosis. This is a fairly good acceptance rate, but
the need for this vital immunisation before going out into the
adult world is not always appreciated by the children and their
parents. The incidence of tuberculosis over the years has decreased
very much but until the disease is completely eradicated,
the need for immunisation is still vital.