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Diphtheria:
There were no cases during the year. The free immunisation
of children by general practitioners and at clinics has been
maintained.
Tuberculosis:
40 new cases of lung tuberculosis and 6 of tuberculosis of
other organs were notified during the year. 24 of these new
cases occurred amongst residents of the L.C.C. Estates. In
addition to the new cases 20 established cases of tuberculosis
originally acquired in other areas, took up residence in this
district during the year. 13 of these new residents are on the
L.C.C. Estate.
There were 5 deaths from tuberculosis during the year, compared
with 10 in 1955 and 6 in 1954.
Mass Radiography:
On notification that three schools in the District had contacts
of tuberculosis, the School Health Authority made special
arrangements for the Mass Radiography Unit to visit the schools
concerned, with the following results:—
PUPILS:
Miniatures taken 1,320
Number recalled for large film 14
STAFF:
Miniatures taken 93
Number recalled for large film 2
Vaccination and Immunisation Schemes:
1. Tuberculosis (B.C.G.)
Number of school children to whom B.C.G. Vaccination
was offered 846
Number of school children undergoing tuberculin test
after parents' consent had been received 529
Number of school children who received B.C.G. 451
Number of cases of post-vaccination complications
reported on Form B.C.G. 8. Nil
2. Smallpox
589 primary vaccinations were performed and 168 persons
were re-vaccinated during the year. This is an increase on the
previous year's figures of 269 and 74 respectively.
3. Diphtheria
916 children completed a course of diphtheria immunisation
during the year. 741 re-inforcing injections were also
administered.
4. Whooping Cough
338 children completed a course of immunisation against
whooping cough. 12 re-inforcing injections were given.
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