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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 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]

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Table: The following analysis shows the number of children immunised at each age group up to 14 years of age. It will be seen that the number of children immunised in infancy is steadily increasing.

The following analysis shows the number of children immunised at each age group up to 14 years of age. It will be seen that the number of children immunised in infancy is steadily increasing.

Year of birth.Immunised during 1948 (half year).Total immunised at 4.7.48.
1934—273
1935—298
19361308
19374331
19385349
19395352
194010392
19416496
19428546
19434433
19445642
194517727
1946124791
1947403429
1948 (half year)——
5926,367

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On the 5th July the administration of this service passed to the
London County Council.
Vaccination
1,044 Certificates of successful primary vaccination were received
up to 4th July, 1948, and of the 1,488 births registered during the first
half of 1947,51 per cent. had been successfully vaccinated at 4th July,
1948.
On the 5th July the administration of this service passed to the
London County Council.
Insulin
Under Section 227 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936, foul
patients received assistance up to the 5th July, 1948.
The cost to the Borough Council was £13 17s. 1d.
Bacteriological Examinations
The following examinations were carried out :—Diphtheria, 107 ;
Scarlet Fever (for Haem. Strep.), 23; Sputum for T.B., 456; Vincents
Angina, 8 ; Typhoid, 2 ; Dysentery, 249; Food Poisoning, 6.
These services were carried out by the Laboratories of Pathology
and Public Health, 6, Harley Street, W.l.
The basis of payment is a comprehensive fee of £2 10s. Od. per 1,000
inhabitants of the Borough per annum.
Food Poisoning
Twelve cases of food poisoning were notified under the Food and
Drugs Act, 1938. These were investigated and where necessary samples
of the suspected food were examined and appropriate action taken.
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