London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Medical Reports on all children boarded out into foster homes during the year were
perused by the Deputy Medical Officer of Health who brings to the notice of the Director of
Social Services any important medical aspects that require observation or treatment.
A Medical Officer continued to attend at the Adult Training Centre for one session
per week for Medical Inspection of Trainees.
The Council's Day Nurseries were also regularly attended by Medical Officers who
monitor development and advise on the health of the children.
VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION
The following statistics relate to persons protected at Council Clinics or by General
Practitioners during 1972:-
VACCINATION AGAINST MEASLES 1972
| Year of Birth | Primary Vaccination |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1971 | 760 |
| 1970 | 642 |
| 1969 | 63 |
| 1965 - 68 | 161 |
| Others under age 16 | 6 |
| Total all ages | 1,633 |
MEASLES NOTIFICATIONS - 1967 - 1972
| 1967 | 1,630 |
| 1968 | 175 |
| 1969 | 207 |
| 1970 | 304 |
| 1971 | 234 |
| 1972 | 109 |
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