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DIPHTHERIA BftlUNISATION CLINIC. 309 new cases attended.
SM ALLPOX AND VACCINATIC1T. No case of Smallpox was notified. Of
the-228 births registered in Chelsea during 1943 , 133 were
successfully vaccinated - a percentage of 58.3. (Figures for 1944
are not yet available).
TUBSHCULOSIS. 59 new cases of pulmonary and 5 cases of nonpulmonary
tuberculosis were notified. In addition, 37 new cases
cams to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health from other
sources." The total number was therefore 101 (Pulmonary - Hales 47 ,
Females 47; Non-pulmonary - Mal.es 4, Females 3) • The total
number of deaths from all forms of Tuberculosis was 34, (Pulmonary
30, Non-pulmonary 4).
PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) BEGULATTGTS. 1930. The total number
of cases of Tuberculosis in the Borough on the 31st. December, 1944,
was 234, (Pulmonary - Males 111, Females Non Pulmonary -
Males l8. Females 15). The Tuberculosis Visitor paid 87 visits
to non-dispensary cases.
DISPESARY AND SPECIAL CASUS. New cases examined 249. Of these,
47 were found to be definitely tuberculous. 120 contacts also
examined. The number of attendances (including contacts) v/as
1,184, and 1,407 visits were made by the nurses to homes of
patients. The Tuberculosis Officer visited 15 patients at their
homes, and 85 patients were referred to him at the Dispensary by
Medical Practitioners. Ill specimens of sputum were examined, and
632 X-ray examinations were made in connection with the work.
The total number of cases on the Dispensary Register on the 31st
Decomber, 1944 was 189.
CHELSBA TUBERCULOSIS CARE CCMMITTEE. The Committee met 4 times
and 103 cases were considered. Social Services in co-operation
with voluntary societies wore continued.
During' the year 42 patients received artificial pneumothorax
treatment, 30 patients were in receipt of extra nourishment
provided by the Council, and 3 patients received dental treatment
under tho Borough Council scheme.
TUBERCULOSIS - SPECIAL ALLOWANCES. The Government's scheme to
give maintenance allowances to tuberculous persons undergoing
treatment continued satisfactorily throughout the year.
During the year, 52 patients received allowances classified
as follows:-
Maintenance allowancep 45 +
Special allowances only 7
+ Note. Of these, 10 patients also ree'eivod 3 special allowanco
and 3 patients discretionary allowances in addition.
The amount disbursed during tho year was £1,202. 1. 5.
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