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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
Lambeth 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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B.C.G. Vaccination:
The Chest Clinic service offers B.C.G. Vaccination against tuberculosis to
contacts at special risk and who have missed or are not old enough to qualify
for vaccination under the School Medical Service B.C.G. Scheme. During the
year, 91 such vaccinations were performed at the Chest Clinic.
Home Visiting:
The Council provides the services of one full time tuberculosis Health
Visitor with office accommodation at the Chest Clinic giving access to patients
records and facilities for discussion of case problems with the Chest Physician."