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IMMUNISATION.
As and from 5th July, 1948, immunisation against Diphtheria and
Whooping Cough became the responsibility of the Middlesex County Council.
Diphtheria.
During the year, 1,710 appointments were made—1,395 children completed
treatment ; of these 1.297 were under 5 years of age. In October, 1949,
combined Diphtheria and Whooping Cough immunisation was introduced ;
150 childreu received this treatment. Of the 1,297 children referred to above,
146 received the combined treatment. 18 children were Schick tested. In
1948, 1,554 children completed immunisation treatment. In addition 283
children received a re-inforcing injection. Up to 31st December, 1949,
53.84% of children under 5 years of age and 75.21% of children from 5—15
years of age had completed immunisation treatment.
Whooping Cough.
During the year, 714 appointments were made for this treatment—584
children completed treatment. In addition, 150 children completed combined
Diphtheria and Whooping Cough treatment. 31 children were given
re-inforcing injection.
CANCER.

NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948.
Section 47.—Removal to suitable premises of persons in need of care
and attention.
No action was necessary during the year under this Section.
Several cases were dealt with by the Public Health Department, and
admission to suitable premises was obtained without recourse of legal action.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE OR SPECIAL TREATMENT.
In 1941 the Council resolved that Part 7 of the Middlesex County Council
Act, 1934, be put into operation in the Borough.
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