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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
Acton 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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| S.I. | 1 | — | 66 | 75 | 66 |
| R.C. | 5 | 12 | 41 | 37 | |
| Other Schools | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Infant Welfare | — | — | 174 | 181 | 213 |
| Total | 161 | 86 | 875 | 933 | 908 |
In addition, 465 children-were Schick tested after inoculation,
and of these 459 were found to be negative.
6 were still positive and were given a fourth dose.
There were 59 cases of Diphtheria in school children this number being distributed as follows:—
| Acton Wells | 8 | John Perryn | 10 |
| Beaumont Park | 5 | Priory | 12 |
| Berrymede | 8 | Rothschild | 11 |
| Central | 1 | Southfield | 2 |
| Derwentwater | 1 | Roman Catholic | 1 |
Scarlet Fever.
There were 122 cases of Scarlet Fever in the schools, the distribution being as follows :—
| Acton Wells | 10 | John Perryn | 10 |
| Beaumont Park | 16 | Priory | 19 |
| Berrymede | 25 | Rothschild | 9 |
| Central | 1 | Southfield | 13 |
| Derwentwater | 16 | Roman Catholic | 3 |
Fifty-five Diphtheria patients and 167 contacts were seen
at the Office, and 138 Scarlet Fever patients and 260 contacts were
also examined before their return to school.