HC Deb 05 March 1948 vol 448 cc103-4W
Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Health if, in connection with the new regulations for the performance of vaccination about to be issued, he will consider the desirability of arranging for the vaccination of infants to be inspected by the vaccinator on two occasions, the first, not earlier than the seventh day or later than the fourteenth day and the second, not earlier than the twenty-first or later than the twenty-eighth day, and, in the event of the development of abnormal results after either of these inspections, for particulars thereof to be immediately sent to his Department by the vaccinator, with a view to steps being taken, as far as possible, for the adequate treatment of the cases and for the prevention of the recurrence of such accidents.

Mr. Bevan

As I indicated in reply to my hon. Friend's question on 23rd February, there will be no regulations in this matter. Inspection is part of the recognised medical practice in vaccination: and there will be arrangements for reporting any unusual complications of importance.