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emphasises the need for protection against diphtheria by means of immunisation,
and every facility is made for the child to be immunised once the
Parent has given consent.
Trials of Anti-Tuberculosis Vaccine.
In conjunction with the Medical Research Council, investigations as
to the value of B.G.C. (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) immunisation have continued
during the year. All the participants are volunteers and are selected
from children aged 14½, who are about to leave secondary modern schools.
Two schools in this Division are involved.
The first part of the scheme (initial tuberculin testing, x-raying and
inoculation of selected volunteers) is now nearing completion, and the last
of the present series of these trials will take place in January, 1952.
The second part of the scheme, that of following up the volunteers by
regular annual inspection after they leave school, will then commence, and
continue for a period of three years. In the meantime, with the object of
keeping in contact with every participant, and reminding him of his part
in the scheme, Health Visitors visit the home twice a year to enquire of
the health of the volunteer and the nature of his employment, and to record
any illnesses or contact with tuberculosis.
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