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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
Holborn 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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The following table gives particulars of two cases of diphtheria in 1937 in children Schick-tested and treated with immunising injections.
| Initials | Age in years at date of Schick Test | Sex | First Injection | Final Injection | Retest | Resultof Retest | Date of onset of Diphtheria | Interval between lastinjection and dats of onset of disease | Confirmation of diagnosis by | Character of Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.S. | 1 | M. | 26/4/33 | 10/5/33 | yes | negative | 4/3/37 | 1 16/12 years | I,. C.C. (N.E. Hospital) | Nasal and Conjunctival diphtheria |
| R.C. | 1 | M. | 28/9/32 | 12/10/32 | yes | negative | 18/12/37 | 2 3/12 years | L. C.C. (E. Hospital) | Mild attack |