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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 1947

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

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Inquests.
During the year 53 inquests were held on the bodies of Holborn residents.
Vaccination.
The number of cases dealt with by the Vaccination Officer during the year
totalled 320. 165 were successfully vaccinated, and 28 notices of conscientious
objection were received.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE WORK.
Very full use was made of the facilities at the Maternity and Child Welfare
Centres in the Borough. During the year there were registered 338 live births
and 10 still births, giving a total of 348.

Table: Home Visiting. The visits paid by Health Visitors were as follows:-

Home Visiting. The visits paid by Health Visitors were as follows:-

First Visits.Revisits.Total.
Expectant Mothers189252441
Mothers after Confinement102030
Children under 1 year of age3771,7152,092
Children 1—2 years of age871,3741,461
Child Life Protection151631
Infectious Diseases——224
Other visits——108

Table: Attendances at Centres. (1) 10, John Street. The following is an analysis of attendance at this Centre:-

Attendances at Centres. (1) 10, John Street. The following is an analysis of attendance at this Centre:-

No. of Sessions.Total attendances.
Children.Mothers.Total.
MondayMedical Consultation5015523961943
Dental4897202299
TuesdayAnte and Post-Natal101-14021402
WednesdayMedical Consultation5319383822320
Diphtheria Immunization52815-815
Whooping Cough Immunization 52 330-330
ThursdayPhysical Culture48366364730
Comprehensive Clinic45-111111
Child Guidance Clinic80179-179
FridayMedical Consultation10023994262825