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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hampstead 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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Council, and 1 patient received dental treatment under the Borough
Scheme. 791 X-ray films were taken and in addition many were
screened as well as the routine screen examination made for A.P.
patients.
Vaccination.
There were 1,070 births registered during 1942, and of these 713
were successfully vaccinated. 125 Statutory Declarations were received.
Bacteriological Examinations.
The following examinations were carried out:—Diphtheria 130;
Scarlet Fever (for Hæm. Strep.) 13; Sputum for T.B. 377; Dysentery
1; Food Poisoning 1.