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1928 Diphtheria immunization first started by the Council.
This fell into abeyance for a short time and then
recommended in 1934.
1929 Municipal midwives were first employed.
Arrangements were first made by the council for the
admission of difficult midwifery cases to hospital.
An Obstetric consultant was first appointed by the Council.
A service of Home Helps for Nursing Mothers was inauguated.
A special child Welfare session was inaugurated for
Italian speaking mothers and children.
A rat catcher for a period of a few weeks, was first
appointed; otherwise only suitable poisons were supplied
on request.
1930 Consequent upon the cancellation of National grants to
voluntary organisations in connection with Maternity and
Child Welfare services, similar grants were made by the
Council, and arrangements entered into to secure closer
collaboration.
Arrangements were made for massage and artificial sunlight
for debilitated children.
A Day Nursery in 9 Lloyd Square run by a voluntary
organisation was taken over by the Council. It was
transferred to 42 Baker Street in 1931.
Convalescent beds were first retained for sickly Finsbury
children under 5.
1931 Tuberculosis Dispensary transferred from Royal chest
Hospital to 21 Whiskin Street and full time Tuberculosis
Officer and visitor appointed.
A scheme for the construction of a Health Centre first
promulgated.
1932 Municipal Midwifery service abandoned and special
agreement with local hospital entered into for conduct
of the service.
1934 Whooping cough made notifiable and vaccine made available
to local medical practitioners.
An elaborate Health week was held in the Borough.
1936 A routine was established with the co-operation of the
Hospitals concerned, for the Wassermann reaction to be
carried out in relation to all expectant mothers
attending Ante-natal clinics.
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