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Tuberculosis case finding among school entrants:-
The results obtained in the District are as follows:-
Number to whom offered 714
Number tested and percentage 521 (72.9)
Positive reactors -
Known contacts: 17
Newly found reactors: 4
Total: 21
The new reactors were referred to the Chest Physicians for
investigation. Where necessary, members of the child's family and other
contacts were called for examination, but in no instance was anything of
serious significance discovered.
VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION SCHEMES:
1. B.C.G. Vaccination of school children:
This scheme for the 13/14 year age groups shows an increase from
69.1% to 72.05% in the acceptance rate. The table below shows the results
for the Chigwell Urban District:-
Number of school children to whom B.C.G.
vaccination was offered: 1,080
Number accepted: 783 (72.05%)
Number given skin test and percentage: 741 (68.6%)
Number who gave positive reaction to
skin test: 74
Number who received B.C.G.: 664
Referrals to the Chest Clinic of pupils who gave a positive
reaction continued; no significant findings have so far been reported,
but some of the children remain under observation.
2. Smallpox:
420 primary vaccinations were performed and 254 persons were
re-vaccinated during the year.
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