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Poplar 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Smallpox.
Only two cases of Smallpox were notified during the year. Apart
from these there have not been any cases in the Borough since July, 1933.
Notification of Chickenpox.—The notification of Chickenpox was
continued during the year, and 554 cases were notified.
Practically all cases reported as Chickenpox were visited by a member
of the Medical Staff.
The following is a summary of the visits paid by the Medical Staff to cases of Chickenpox, or doubtful Smallpox or Chickenpox:—
| Dr. W. Allan Young | (a) | 267 |
| Nil | ||
| Dr. G. 0. Mitchell | (a) | 2 77 |
| Nil | ||
| Dr. L. D. Richards | (a) | 86 |
| Nil | ||
| 630 |
(a) Poplar residents.
(b) Non-residents seen at Poplar Hospital.
Two persons were found to be suffering from Smallpox.
Vaccination.
In July Dr. W. C. Millea, the Public Vaccinator for the Isle of Dogs,
submitted his resignation. The Council, with the approval of the
Ministry of Health, appointed Dr. H. J. Cardale (who had acted as
Deputy for Dr. Millea for some years) as Public Vaccinator.
Dr. M. Brasker was appointed as Dr. Cardale's Deputy.
The following particulars regarding vaccination have been taken
from the Vaccination Officer's reports:—