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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
Barnet 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]
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Cervical Cytology
This service continued during the year at the following clinics:-
Torrington
Childs Hill
Watling
Vale Drive
West Hendon
Oak Lane
Edgware
Brunswick Park (Osidge)
East Barnet Health Centre
There were no positive results.
| Clinic | No. of Sessions | New Cases | Total Attendances | Average attendances per session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vaccination and Immunisation
Rubella Vaccination
In July, in accordance with Circular 11/70 issued by the department of Health and
Social Security, I made arrangements for the introduction of rubella vaccination and
invited general practitioners to participate in these arrangements.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has recommended that
vaccination against rubella should be offered to all girls between their 11th and 14th
birthdays and that initial priority should be given to older girls, i.e., those who are
in their 14th year. The purpose of this recommendation is to ensure that as many girls
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