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Penge 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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| In clearance areas declared under section 42 of the Housing Act, 1957:— | |
| (1) Houses demolished | 69 |
| (2) Parts of buildings closed under section 18 | 1 |
| (3) Houses rendered fit under section 16 | Nil |
4. Housing Act, 1957—Overcrowding:—
The Housing Manager reports that 161 families living in overcrowded and
unsatisfactory slum conditions were rehoused during the year.
5. Slum Clearance
Further surveys of houses in the Groves area were made during the year,
with a view to representations being made in 1964.
PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER, INFECTIOUS
AND OTHER DISEASES
Diphtheria
For the 16th year in succession no cases of diphtheria occurred in the
district.
Diphtheria Immunisation
The following is a return of the number of children resident in the district who were immunised against diphtheria during the year:—
| Children born 1959 to 1963 | Children born 1949 to 1958 | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary innoculations | 502 | 6 | 508 |
| Reinforcing innoculations | 173 | 150 | 323 |
Smallpox
No case was notified.
The following shows the number of Penge residents who were vaccinated
against smallpox during the year:—
Primary Vaccination
1 year
75
Re-vaccination
School age but under
8 years
Nil