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Immunisation against Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, Poliomyelitis
The phasing out of the old schedule of immunisations has meant a slight decrease
in the number of children receiving primary doses over last year's considerably increased
figures.
Measles Vaccination
The number of children receiving measles vaccination decreased by 251, there having
been an epidemic the previous year.
Rubella Vaccination
The programmes of vaccinating 13-year'old girls against german measles got well
under way during the year. Apathy seems to continue to exist and there was only about
50% take-up.
Smallpox Vaccination
In accordance with Government policy, smallpox vaccination as a routine was discontinued
in August and 1046 primary vaccinations were carried out during the year.
Smallpox vaccine is still available for persons travelling to smallpox endemic areas.
Protection against Typhoid Fever
Typhoid innoculation was recommended for all persons travelling overseas and
children going abroad in school parties were innoculated either by their family doctor
or, failing this, at the local clinic.
B.C.G. Vaccination against Tuberculosis
In September 1971 the age limit for BCG vaccination was lowered from 13 years
to 11 years, and 29 schools were visited, 14 more than in 1970.
As a result, the number
of children involved was more than twice that in 1970.

PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, CARE AND AFTER CARE
Tuberculosis
During 1971 there were 26 notifications of pulmonary tuberculosis and 7 notifications
of non-pulmonary tuberculosis in the Borough, compared with 37 and 5 notifications
respectively, in 1970.
31
Children with Grade 1 positive reactions are vaccinated.