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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
Crayford 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Meningococcal Infection.
One case was notified during the year, the same as in
1950.
Food P isoning.
One case was notified during the year, no cases were
notified in 1950.
Measles.
The number of cases notified in 1951 was 682, two of
these were removed to Joyce Green Hospital. The number
of cases notified in 1950 was 122.
Whooping Cough.
134 cases notified during the year. One case was
removed to Joyce Green Hospital. Cases notified in 1950
was 67.
Acute Poliomyelitis.
2 cases were notified during the year. Both cases
were treated in hospital and were non-paralytic. There were
no deaths. 6 cases were notified in 1950.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
No cases were notified during the year.
Dysentry.
Four cases were notified during the year. One case
was notified in 1950.
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