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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
74.8% to 80.8% 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: 708
Number accepted: 572 (80.8%)
Number given skin test and percentage: 464 (65.5%)
Number who gave positive reaction to
skin test: 26
Number who received B.C.G. 422
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:
457 primary vaccinations were performed and 118 persons were
revaccinated during the year.
5. Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus:
417 completed a course during the year. 417 re-inforcing
injections were also administered.
4. Poliomyelitis:
567 children completed a primary course of immunisation against
poliomyelitis. 533 re-inforcing immunisations were given.
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