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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Merton 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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3. Tetanus Vaccination.
Tetanus vaccination of school leavers was added to the prophylaxis schedule during the year and the following numbers were vaccinated:—
| In School Clinics | By General Practitioners | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary courses | 3 | 28 | 31 |
| Booster injections | 66 | 64 | 130 |
4. Protection of School Children against Tuberculosis. B.C.G. Vaccination.
| Percentage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number in age group | 4,215 | |
| Number of consents | 3,589 | 85.15 |
| Number skin tested | 3,139 | 74.47 |
| Number Mantoux positive | 69 | 1.64 |
| Number B.C.G. vaccinated | 2,996 | 71.07 |
The low percentage of those children showing a Mantoux positive
reaction indicates the continuing low incidence of tuberculosis in the
community.
5. Rubella Vaccination.
To enable pupils to obtain vaccination without disruption of
school activities, late afternoon sessions were held in school clinics at
which 695 girls in the prescribed age group were vaccinated. In addition
134 girls were vaccinated by general practitioners. No vaccination
sessions were held in schools.
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