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year Each case was visited with a view to tracing the source of
infection,and advising on the prevention of the disease spreading, and
on giving any other assistance where necessary.
Disinfection was carried out by the Finsbury Borough Council in
a number of cases at the request of the Chest Physician.
B.C.G. Clinic:
During the year the B.C.G. Clinic carried out 151 Heaf skin tests,
on child contacts mainly, and 31 contacts were considered suitable for
B.C.G. vaccination.
Staffing arrangements:
Miss A.Phelps who was appointed in September 1962 to act as Health
Visitor in addition to the duties of Social Worker and Secretary of the
Tuberculosis Car Committee, continued in these capacities during 1963.
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