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11. IMMUNISATION
(a) Against Diphtheria.—127 primary immunisations were completed
in children of school age and 478 "booster" doses were given
in school immunising sessions.
(b) Against Whooping Cough.—Thirteen children over five
years were immunised against whooping cough during 1958. The
main effort of whooping cough immunisation was directed towards
children of pre-school years.

The percentage in 1957 was 38.3.
The total vaccinations done during the whole year for children
in the 5-14 years age group was sixty-two primary vaccinations and
twenty secondary vaccinations.
(d) Vaccination against Poliomyelitis.—In November 1957 the
eligibility of children for vaccination consisted of the age group
six months to fifteen years; thus covering the whole of school life.
During 1958, 7,582 children of school age were vaccinated.
12. OPEN AIR BOARDING SCHOOL EDUCATION
During the year four boys and three girls were medically
examined prior to returning each term to Kennylands Park School,
Reading, Berks, and a further four boys received examinations
before proceeding to Elmbridge Boys' School, Cranleigh, Surrey
for the spring, summer and autumn terms.
During the year parties from the day special schools have
again visited the Jubilee Retreat Field Study Centre at Chingford.
13. PHYSICAL TRAINING
The Committee shares the services of two full-time Organisers
with neighbouring areas. Co-operation has continued along the
lines of previous years.