Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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Leaflets for general distribution comprising the following:—
"Influenza."
"Measles".
"Smallpox."
"Whooping Cough".
"To all Boys and Girls" (a health and dental leaflet).
" Destruction of Rats and Mice".
"Local Health Services" ( a comprehensive leaflet including
information as to practically all local health services).
At every "first" visit paid by a Health Visitor after the birth of
a child, a special letter is handed in which describes all the activities
of the Department in connection with Maternity and Child Welfare,
etc. This communication invites application to be made to the Medical
Officer of Health if help is needed at any time and gives information
concerning
Ante-natal Clinics. Maternity Outfits.
Post-natal Clinics. Home Helps.
Infant Welfare Centres. Maternity Beds.
Toddlers' Clinics. Milk or Food Grant.
Dental Clinics. Notification of Births Act.
Convalescent Treatment. Registration of Births Act.
Hospital Beds. Vaccination Acts.
Home Nursing. Day Nursery.
Midwifery and Maternity Relieving Officers.
Nursing in the Home.