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Child Guidance Clinic cases assessed by Psychologists
57 1968
75 1969
(e) Infectious Diseases
Full information concerning infectious disease is given in that part of
the report dealing with infectious disease generally. It should be
noted that there were no cases of serious infectious disease in schools
during the years 1968/1969 and it was not necessary to carry out any
special investigation in respect of cases of pulmonary tuberculosis in
members of school staffs or pupils.
(f) Immunisation and Vaccination
Responsibility for immunisation and vaccination is placed on the Local
Health Authority by Section 26 of the National Health Service Act, 1946
Sessions are held regularly at primary schools mainly for reinforcing
procedures for protection against diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis
B.C.G. vaccination against tuberculosis is carried out at the age of
approximately 13 years in secondary schools.
The policy of the Education Committee of giving adequate protection
against infectious disease for children going abroad in school parties
has been continued, the protection necessary being dependent upon the
country to which the party was travelling.
Exceptions are made very rarely on conscientious objection by the
parents.
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