London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Lewisham 1941

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

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of the London County Council an arrangement was entered into
under which a doctor in the employ of this Council immunised
school children in the schools. During the year 46 sessions
were held in schools under this arrangement and the
immunisation of a very large number of children was thereby
obtained.
Total number of children immunised during the year :-
Under 5 years of age 824
5 years and over 2,276
TOTAL. 3,100
Health Visitors.- Summary of Visits
Infants under one year 5,609
Children 1-5 years 9,112
Ante-natal cases 944
Re Infectious Disease 916
Infant Welfare Centres.
Attendances - Babies 1,440
Children 1-5 years 3,873
New Cases-Babies 1,660
Children 1-5 years 1,050
Ante-Natal Clinics
Total Attendances 1,298