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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
Bromley 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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Under 16 Protected Against Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus Primary Immunisations
| Diphtheria | Diphtheria and Pertussis | Diphtheria Pertussis and Tetanus | Diphtheria and Tetanus | Tetanus | Total Diphtheria | Total Whooping Cough | Total Tetanus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIL | 6 | 4,259 | 56 | 9 | 4,339 | 4,284 | 4,342 |
Re-Immunisations
| Diphtheria | Diphtheria and Pertussis | Diphtheria Pertussis and Tetanus | Diphtheria and Tetanus | Tetanus | Total Diphtheria | Total Whooping Cough | Total Tetanus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4,397 | 1,530 | 21 | 5,937 | 4,405 | 5,956 |
DAY NURSERIES
Every effort is made by my domiciliary staff to ensure that
day nurseries registered with the local authority maintain suitable
standards.
Consistent with the national trend the number of day nursery
places continues to increase.
Number of Registered Day Nurseries 54 (44)
Number of Places provided 1,645 (1,398)
(Figures in parenthesis represent 1965)
There are no day nurseries maintained by the Council.
CHILD MINDERS
The number of child minders registered at the end of the year
was: —
Number of Registered Child Minders 49 (51)
Number of Places provided 623 (629)
(Figures in parenthesis represent 1965)
NURSING HOMES
Details of the homes at present on the Register are as under:—
Number of Nursing Homes 31.12.65 19
Number of Nursing Homes 31.12.66 17
Nursing Homes Closed during 1966 2
Nursing Homes Registered during 1966 0