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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
City of London 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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other districts. no case was pending. There were 10 cases of conscientious
objection. .The Public Vaccinator performed 2 revaccinations
during the year, and in addition to the successful vaccinations referred
to above, 3 adult persons were vaccinated for the first time.
MATERNITY & CHILD WELFARE.
No of City Births notified (including stillbirths) 18
Total Visits by Health Visitors 407
Under one year 107
Over one year and under 5 years 236
Ante Natal 63
Ophthalmia -
Still Births 1
Infant Life Protection -
Home Helps -
Scabies 2
Visits to Shelters for Homeless People 37
Milk supplied to Expectant and Nursing Mothers and
young children liquid 0 gln
dried milk 62 lbs
INFANT WELFARE CENTRE.
No. of Sessions (including sessions for Diphtheria
Immunisation and Schick Testing) 151
Attendances
Under one year 261
Over 1 year and under 5 years 305) 646
Mothers 80
Dentures provided 1
Home Helps provided -
No. of children immunised against Diphtheria 43
No. of injections 125
INFECTIOUS DISEASE. Notifications received:- These consisted of the following:-
| Total cases notified. | Cases admitted to Hospital. | |
|---|---|---|
| Erysipelas | 1 | - |
| Measles | 3 | 3 |
| Paratyphoid C. | 1 | 1 |
| Scarlet Fever | 5 | 5 |
| Tuberculosis | 9 | 7 |
| Typhoid Fever | 1 | 1 |
| Whooping Cough | 1 | 1 |
PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES.
Tuberoulosis Dispensary.
No.of Sessions held 204
No. of Patients attending:-
Residents 78) 295
Non-Residents 217
No.of New Patients 193
No.of Patients admitted to Sanatoria, Hospices, etc 42
No.of Artificial Pneumothorax Refills given 182
No.of Visits made to Homes 71
No.of Contacts kept under observation 33
No.of Patients supplied with milk - average 1 to 2 per month 34 glns