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by the skin test to need further investigation are referred, with
the approval of the family doctor, to the appropriate Chest Clinic.
During the year 3,304 children received a skin test and the
2,829 negative reactors received B.C.G. vaccination. Of the 345
children who were found to have a positive reaction to the skin
test, 156 were referred to the appropriate Chest Clinic for further
investigation. No further action was necessary in the case of the
remaining 189 children who gave a positive reaction because of
previous B.C.G. vaccination.
Infectious Diseases
218 notifications of infectious diseases in children of school
age were received during the year.

*As from 1st October, 1968, Pneumonia was no longer required to be
notified.
†lnfectvie Jaundice became generally notifiable from 15th June, 1968.
Speech Therapy
This year saw a slight improvement in the staffing situation
so that the three clinics, special schools (with one exception).
Hospital School and Training Centre, were staffed for most of
the year.
One full-time therapist resigned and two full-time therapists
were appointed and the year ended with the full complement of
staff allowed at present.
Group therapy for language handicapped children was started
at the Masons Hill Clinic, Bromley, and the group which consists
of a maximum of six children meets one morning a week. Most
of the children are under school age and most have behaviour
as well as language difficulties.