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VACCINATION AND IMVUNISATION SCHEMES:
1. B.C.G. Vaccination of school children:
This scheme for the 13/14 year age groups shows a decrease
from 80.8% to 74.06% in the acceptance rate. The table below shows
the results for the Chigwell Urban Districts-
Number of school children to whom B.C.G,
vaccination was offered 1172
Number accepted: 868 (74.06%)
Number given skin test and percentage: 817 (69.70%)
Number who gave positive reaction to
skin test; 83
Number who received B.C.G. 701
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:
351 primary vaccinations were performed and 33 persons were
revaccinated during the year,
3. Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus:
557 completed a course during the year. 509 re-inforcing
injections were also administered.
4. Poliomyelitis:
662 children completed a primary course of immunisation against
poliomyelitis. 668 re-inforcing immunisations were given.
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