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Poplar 1912
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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1911.
| Births notified. | Vaccinations. | Insusceptible. | Dead. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar | 1667 | 758 | — | 162 |
| Bromley | 2028 | 747 | 3 | 210 |
| Bow | 1175 | 414 | 2 | 99 |
| Totals | 4880 | 1919 | 5 | 471 |
1912. 1st January to 30th June.
| Births notified. | Vaccinations. | Insusceptible. | Dead. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar | 838 | 375 | 1 | 68 |
| Bromley | 1037 | 369 | 1 | 72 |
| Bow | 592 | 179 | — | 39 |
| Totals | 2467 | 923 | 2 | 179 |
Vaccination Acts (Repeal) Bill.
A Bill was introduced into the House of Commons to repeal the
Vaccination Acts.
ERYSIPELAS.
195 cases of Erysipelas were notified during the year ; 63 Poplar,
81 Bromley, and 51 Bow. 54 patients were isolated as follows :—
Poplar Sub-District.
Sick Asylum 18
Miller Hospital, Greenwich 1
St. Thomas's Hospital 1
London Hospital 1
21
Bromley Sub-District.
Sick Asylum 17
Poplar Union Workhouse 1
London Hospital 1
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