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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
Ilford 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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All cases of measles were visited by the School Nurses after notification. In addition, the cases were visited one month afterwards to enquire as to the child's progress. It was found that in the 42 cases, no complications occurred.
| No. of cases at beginning of 1939. | No. of cases reported during 1939. | Total. | Remedied during 1939. | No. of cases under observation at end of 1939. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *1 | — | ||||
| — | |||||
| 10 | 10 |
*This case received X-Ray treatment at the London Hospital
during the year.
6. Following Up.—During 1939, 4,533 home visits by the
School Nurses were paid for the purpose, and 3,159 re-examinations
of children (some on several occasions) were carried out by the
doctors at school : 52 visits to schools were made for this purpose
alone, and other children were seen at the visits for routine medical
inspection.
7. Medical Treatment.
| 1st Jan. to 4th Sept. | 20th Nov. to 31st Dec. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentines. | Mayesbrook. | Newbury Hall. | Mayesbrook. | |