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Poplar 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Patient. | Report. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apparently recovered. | Much improved. | Remarks. | Treatment. | |
| A. B. | - | Condition unchanged. Partial paralysis present | Nil. | |
| T. C. | - | - | No change since previous visit | Nil. |
| J. G. | - | - | Twitching of jaw. No change | At work. |
| G. H. | Paralysis right arm and left leg | Dr. Michell. | ||
| J.I. | - | No change since previous visit | Dr. Gibson. | |
| E. M. | - | No change since previous visit | Dr. Blasker (monthly). | |
| J. N. | - | No change | Panel Doctor and St. Andrew's Hospital. | |
| J. P. | - | No change. Attending school | Nil. | |
| A. Sm. | - | No change | Nil. | |
| A. Su. | - | Confined to bed. Great pain | Dr. Maslin. | |
| W. W. | No change-partial paralysis | Dr. Lloyd. | ||
Post-Vaccinal Encephalitis, etc.
No case of Post-Vaccinal infection was reported.
Measles.
56 cases of Measles and German Measles were reported to the Medical
Officer of Health from various sources (principally from L.C.C. schools).
28 of the cases were admitted to hospitals. One death was attributed
to Measles.
In view of the biennial epidemic of measles being expected during
the winter of 1935-6, the scheme of co-operation with the Education
Authority was again put into operation and the Medical Officer of Health
was authorised to appoint one or two temporary Health Visitors if the
need should arise.
A summary of the cases reported and visited during 1935 is given in
the Section relating to Maternity and Child Welfare, page 109.
Pneumonia.
238 cases of Acute Primary Pneumonia and 16 cases of Acute Influenzal
Pneumonia were notified during the year, 116 of the patients being treated
in hospitals. 44 notified patients died—43 Acute Primary Pneumonia
and 1 Acute Influenzal Pneumonia.