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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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CASE H - Child now aged 3 years - paralysis left arm and shoulder. Still
requires physiotherapy for partial paralysis.
CASE J Adult female - paralysis both arms and spine. Recovered except
for slight weakness of upper arms.
Cases notified in 1953:
CASE K - Adult female - partial paralysis right leg. Fully recovered.
CASE L - Adult male - paralysis right side of neck, right arm and forearm,
right leg and thigh. Condition was much improved, has now left district.
Cases noti fied in 1954:
CASE M - Girl aged 8 years - paralysis of right leg - some residual foot
drop and partial paralysis of quadriceps Having physiotherapy,
CASE N - Adult female - Full recovery.
CASE 0 - Boy aged 11 years - bulbar poliomyelitis - slight weakness of palate remaining.
| Con firmed cases | Died | Still making progress | Condition stationary | Fully recovered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1950 | 9 | - | 6 | 6 | |
| 1951 | - | - | - | ||
| 1952 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1953 | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | 4 |
| 1954 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 |
It can be seen from these figures that of 31 confirmed cases of paralytic
poliomyelitis occurring during the past 6 years, 18 have made a complete recovery
with full power and normal movement of all muscles.
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