London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Ealing 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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29. MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND WELFARE OF STAFF MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
| Total number of questionnaires assessed for fitness for employment | 3, 163 |
| Number of medical examinations required following questionnaire assessment | 316 |
| Number of failures as a result of medicals following questionnaire assessment | 5 |
| Number of persons undergoing medical examination other than by questionnaire assessment | 982 |
On the 1st February, 1970, the Road Safety Act of 1967 requiring a special medical
examination for drivers of heavy goods vehicles came into operation.
During the year, 46 Council drivers were examined prior to the renewal of their
licences.
VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION OP STAPP
Vaccination against smallpox and immunisation against typhoid fever and tetanus are
offered to members of the health department staff who are at risk.
The number of vaccinations and immunisations carried out during 1969 was as follows:-
| Vaccination against smallpox | 92 |
| Immunisation against typhoid fever | 34 |
| Immunisation against typhoid/tetanus | 61 |
| Immunisation against tetanus | 20 |
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FIRST AID
During the year 714 attendances for treatment were made.
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