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Croydon 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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DIPTHERIA IMMUNISATION
Opportunities to offer immunisation were reduced because o
vaccination against poliomyelitis.
The number of children between the ages of 5 and 15 years
immunised against Diphtheria during the year was 311 together
with 1,581 who were given re-inforcing injections.
SPINAL AND OTHER REMEDIAL CLINICS
| Attendances | 1956 Classes | Au..-att. | Attendances | 1955 Classes | Av. att. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal | 3,072 | 828 | 3.7 | 1,366 | 209 | 6.5 |
| Flat Feet | 2,141 | 400 | 5.4 | 836 | 139 | 6.0 |
| Breathing | 1,033 | 194 | 5.3 | 634 | 125 | 5.1 |
| 6,246 | 1,422 | 2,836 | 473 |
613 individual cases were treated and 542 examinations were
made by doctor.
Cost of the School Health Service
The gross cost of the medical, dental and nursing services
was £42,129. The expenditure is subject to Education grant.
Cost of Special Schools
| £ | |
|---|---|
| Schools maintained by the Council | 32,639 |
| Other Schools (not maintained by local Education Authorities) | 6,160 |
| Adjustments with other authorities in respect of Special Schools, at rate cost | 3,353 |
| £42,152 |
With the exception of the £3, 353 calculated at Rate Cost,
the above expenditure is subject to Education grant.
Cost of Milk and Meals
Meals and Milk cost £342,853. Income from payment for meals
was £121,378, making a net cost of £221,475, on which grant is
paid of 100 per cent. on approved expenditure.