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dence of a successful vaccina cion against smallpox before they can be accepted for enrollment in the first grade or kindergarten of any Virginia school. If the child has not been successfully vaccinated within the last five years, Dr. Dunne suggests that it be done now in order that the scar will heal before schools begin. The State Health Department and most physicians strongly recommend that all children be immunized against tetanu^ diptheria, whooping cough, measles, and polio; or, if this has been done, booster injections be given if necessary to continue the immenity. The family physician or local health department can tell the parent when these boosters are needed. “The child who enters school for the first time is making a sharp departure from his way of life as he knows it,“ said Dr. Dunne. “There will be many changes and adjustments to be made, each making demands of vary ing degrees upon the child. To help him meet successfully these new challenges and opportunities, he should have every advantage healthwise available. Being sure the child has been thoroughly examined and, if indicated, necessary treatment provided, and proper immunizations against childhood illnesses administered are important ways of helping the child start a productive school life,” he emphasized.
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