ABSTRACT
The first formal immunisation schedule for the delivery of triple (DTP) vaccine was drawn up in November 1960. Since 1960 there have been many changes to the immunisation schedule, with a further change proposed for 1996. These changes have been in response to new vaccine development and better understanding of vaccine immunology. Further changes are certain.
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Immunization Schedule , Vaccination/history , History, 20th Century , Humans , New Zealand , Vaccines/administration & dosageABSTRACT
The recent return of the director-generalship of health to the medical domain raises some interesting historical questions about credentials, status and influence of this position over the past 75 years. This article examines three specific aspects - attempts since 1920 to introduce a nonmedical head, criteria for selection and changing patterns of tenure.
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Public Health Administration , Administrative Personnel/history , History, 20th Century , Humans , New Zealand , Public Health Administration/historyABSTRACT
John Knox Stuart of Glasgow epitomises the kind of 19th-century medical entrepreneur whose activities were intended to be curbed by the 1858 Medical Act. Druggist, obstetrician, builder, lecturer, poet and philanderer, his career was a chequered and eventful one.
