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Immunisation and Vaccination
It is now usual for children to be fully immunised
against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, measles and poliomyelitis
by the time they enter school at five years of age. In
addition the majority are vaccinated against smallpox.
Any necessary reinforcing injections are made available
to children while they are at school. The percentage of children
immunised can be regarded generally as satisfactory and the cooperation
of head teachers in making arrangements for medical
officers to visit the schools is very much appreciated.
During the latter part of the year vaccination against
rubella (German measles) became available and was offered initially
to girls born in 1957. It is intended to reduce the age at which
this protection is available so that all girls have the opportunity
of full protection during their twelfth year of life.
Diphtheria
Primary Immunisation
Number who completed a primary course 55
Reinforcing
Number who received reinforcing injections 1896 1951
Poliomyelitis
Primary Course
Number who completed a primary course 180
Reinforcing
Number who received a reinforcing dose 2764 2944
Tetanus
Primary Course
Number who completed a primary course 152
Reinforcing
Number who received a reinforcing injection 2368 2520