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Smallpox and Vaccination.
The Medical Officer of Health continued to occupy the appointment
of Vaccination Officer until the 5th July, when this appointment
was abolished by the new Act.
The following is a summary of proceedings under the Vaccination
Acts, 1867 to 1898. (Figures given are up to the 5th July when this
service was taken over by the L.C.C.)
Number of Finsbury birth notifications received
from Registrar 151
Number of certificates of Primary Vaccination
received 136
Postponements by medical certificate 1
Number of Finsbury babies not vaccinated within
period of four months 142
Certificates of exemption granted after declaration 23
There were no cases of Smallpox.
Scarlet Fever.
The number of cases of scarlet fever notified during 1948 was
63, of which 45 were removed to Hospital. There were no deaths
from this disease.
Diphtheria.
I case of diphtheria was notified and removed to Hospital.
The Patient had been Immunised and the disease was of a very
mild character.