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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
Barking 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Diphtheria and Whooping Cough Immunisation
The number of children receiving primary courses of
immunisation during the year was as follows:-
DIPHTHERIA
| Family doctors | Clinics | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Separate | 197 | 417 | 614 |
| Combined with whooping cough | 116 | - | 116 |
| Total diphtheria | 313 | 417 | 730 |
WHOOPING COUGH
| Family doctors | Clinics | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Separate | 152 | 379 | 531 |
| Combined with diphtheria | 116 | - | 116 |
| Total whooping cough | 268 | 379 | 647 |
PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, CARE AND AFTER-CARE
Chiropody Service
This remains a popular service and during the year
17,242 attendances were made.
Sick Room Equipment
This continues to be much in demand and helps greatly
assist the nursing of patients at home. At the end of the
year 789 articles were out on loan.
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