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Barking 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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CHIROPODY. The popularity of this service was maintained
and the following figures show the number of attendances made
during the years-
School Children 1,215
M.&.C.W. patients 78
Public Adult Scheme
patients 21,455
IMMUNISATION,
Diphtheria. The following table shows a comparison of the total immunised child population in 1949 as compared with 1948:-
| Age Group. | 1948. | 1949. |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 years | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| 5-15 ,, | 81.8% | 83% |
| 0-15 ,, | 71.5% | 73% |
During the year 2 cases of diphtheria occurred- both
were non-immunised children and unfortunately one died.
Whooping Cough. The demand for whooping cough
immunisation continued and 1062 children were inoculated.
A total of 225 children were notified during the year
as suffering from whooping cough, but no deaths from this disease
were recorded.
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