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Although the death rate from pertussis is low it is such a distressing
disease that every child should be protected from it so
far as is possible.
5. The incidence of food poisoning and dysentery rose from a combined
total of 6 in 1961 to 49 in 1962.
All cases of dysentery and food poisoning,particularly salmonella
typh-murium infections, are carefully investigated and are fully
followed-up wherever the source of infection may lie.
This rise from last year's very low level is not significant,
this rate is extremely variable and there is a tendency throughout
the country for notifications of these infections to rise.
6. No cases of poliomyelitis were notified in 1962.
The vaccination rate remains satisfactorily high. The use of
Sabin Vaccine was introduced last year, a method of oral vaccination
which has superceded the giving of Salk Vaccine by injection,
Sabin Vaccine is administered by mouth, the method of administration
varying according to the age of the person concerned. It
need scarcely be said that this method is proving extremely
popular, as after-effects are virtually nil and the disadvantage
of a prick eliminated.
7. 24 cases of tuberculosis were notified during 1962, 1 fewer
than during 1961.

Our scheme for the B.C.G. vaccination of school children is
actively continuing and is working extremely well. This work is
undertaken by the School Health Service.
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