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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
Crayford 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Nutrition and General Health Education
Supplies of Posters and Leaflets on Health matters
have been received from The Central Council for Health
Education. The Posters have been displayed on the
Council's hoardings and leaflets distributed at the
Clinics.
There is nothing further to note under the following
headings:-
Adulteration.
Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Pood.
Shell Pish (Molluscan).
CONTROL OYER INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Diphtheria Immunisation
During the year 107 children presented themselves either for immunisation or for Schick Test, as follows:
| Name of School or Clinic | Pre-school Age | School A£6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Iiamuni z-ation | For Schick Test | For Immunization | For Schick Test | |
| Crayford Child Welfare Clinic | 44 | - | 9 | - |
| Barnehurst Child Welfare Clinic | 25 | - | 7 | - |
| Slade Green Child Welfare Clinic | 19 | - | 3 | - |
| Totals | 88 | - | 19 | - |
Alum precipitated Toxoid in two doses (0.1 00. and
0.5 cc.) is now used as a routine. No special pressure
is put upon parents to have the Schick Test done subsequently.
They are told that to provide full assurance
it ought to be done and facilities are offered.
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