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Ilford 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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All the cases of measles were visited by the School Nurses
immediately after notification. In addition, the cases were visited
afterwards to enquire as to the child's progress. It was found
that in the 1,098 cases, the following complications occurred :—
Tonsillitis 3
Enlarged Cervical Glands 4
Styes 2
Pneumonia 29
Otorrhoea 8
Bronchitis 19
Whooping Cough 7
Blepharitis 4
Chicken-pox 4
Rheumatism 1
Scarlet Fever 1
The two school children suffering from ringworm of scalp
received treatment from a private practitioner.
7. Following Up.—This has been carried out in the manner
described in my previous reports.
During 1936, 4,381 home visits by the Nurses were paid for
the purpose, and 4,457 re-examinations of children were carried
out by the doctors at school ; 403 visits to schools were made for
this purpose.
8. Medical Treatment.—The Clinic for minor ailments
has been held as previously each morning at Valentines Mansion,
3,210 home visits were paid by the Health Visitors in connection with cases of minor infectious disease.
| No. of cases at beginning of 1936. | No. of cases reported during 1936. | Total. | Remedied during 1936. | No. of cases under observation at end of 1936. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringworm :— | |||||
| Scalp | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Body | 1 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| 1 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 2 | |