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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Harrow 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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B.C.G. Vaccination
The B.C.G. vaccination of school children aged 13 against tuberculosis
continued during the year. This vaccination scheme is operated under
Section 28 of the National Health Service Act and is, therefore, offered to
children attending both maintained and independent schools.
The following is a summary of the work carried out under this scheme during the year 1972:-
| (A) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of School | No. of Pupils Eligible | No. of Acceptances | Negative Reactors | Positive Reactors |
| Secondary Modern | 1,504 | 1,095 | 986 | 39 |
| Secondary Grammar | 880 | 690 | 613 | 16 |
| Independent | 423 | 356 | 327 | 9 |
| Special | 22 | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 2,829 | 2,159 | 1,935 | 65 |
| (1971) | (2,719) | (2,099) | (1,875) | (64) |
For comparison, the final figures for 1971 are shown in brackets.
| (B) | 1971 | 1972 |
|---|---|---|
| Number eligible | 2,719 | 2,829 |
| Number accepting | 2,099 | 2,151 |
| Acceptance rate | 77.2% | 76.0% |
| Positive reactors | 64 | 65 |
| Percentage positive | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Negative reactors | 1,875 | 1,935 |
| Number given B.C.G. vaccination | 1,870 | 1,922 |
All positive reactors are referred to the chest clinic for x-ray and
investigation. These investigations include x-ray examination of all
domiciliary contracts.
Rubella Vaccination
Vaccination against rubella is offered to all girls aged between 11 and
14 years attending both maintained and independent schools.
The number of girls vaccinated during 1972 was 464.
PROVISION OF MILK AND MEALS IN SCHOOLS
During 1972 the total number of meals served was 3,699,847 of which
519,266 were free.
Forty-three schools were served by kitchens on the premises and
seven by container meals.