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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
Merton and Morden 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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| Case No. | Age (Years) | Hospital to which admitted | Date of Onset | Returned to Registrar General | Confirmed by Hospital | Hospital Diagnosis | Sequel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 14 | Wandle Valley | 17/10/49 | No | No | Influenza | |
| 10 | 11 | Wandle Valley | 24/10/49 | No | No | Tonsillitis | |
| 11 | 7 | Croydon | 20/10/49 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis | No paralysis. Attended Physiotherapy Depts. at St. Helier and Nelson Hospitals. Now completely recovered. |
| 12 | 1/1/2 | Wandle Valley | 2/11/49 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis | Paralysis in left leg. Still attending St. Helier Hospital for heat massage and exercises. |
| 13 | 4 | Grove | 1/11/49 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis | Attended Physiotherapy Dept. of St. Helier Hospital for sunray and electrical treatment. Has slight paralysis of left side of face. |
| 14 | 13 | Wandle Valley | 15/11/49 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis | Complete paralysis of right leg and right hand ; slight paralysis of left leg. Is still in hospital for physiotherapy treatment. |
| 15 | 12 | Wandle Valley | 30/11/49 | No | No | Myalgia |