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The population of Edmonton is over 90,000, but during 1959 vaccination
was only available to those born after the year 1932.
The total number of persons vaccinated with two injections up to
the end of 1959 represents about 54% of the population eligible.
The number of persons vaccinated with all three injections up to
the end of 1959 represents just under 42% of the population eligible.
The measure of protection given to the community is shown in the
reduction of notifications of Poliomyelitis.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY COUNCIL ACT, 1955
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT: Four new licences
were granted during 1959 and eight existing licences were renewed during the
year.
LAUNDRY SERVICE: In pursuance of the Council's powers of disinfection
under the Public Health Act, a laundry service for incontinent persons
was started in May, 1959 in co-operation with the laundry section of St, Ann's
Hospital, Tottenham. Collection and delivery was up to twice weekly as
required, and by the end of 1959 2,330 articles had been collected; laundered
and delivered back. During this period 13 households were catered for. In
the main this service is made use of by aged persons, but it is not restricted
to the old, and the Borough is prepared to deal with soiled linen from persons
of all ages if necessary,
HOME SAFETY: Prizes for the 1958 Home Safety Competition were
presented by the Mayor at the January meeting of the Council. In April, 1959
and again in September 1959, 7,000 Home Safety bulletins containing home
safety rhymes, puzzles, and pictures were sent out to the infant and junior
schools. Home Safety posters were displayed on the public boards of the
Public Health Department in January and February, and in October, November
and December. Some small boards were also hired from a commercial firm in
October and November. During November and December in co-operation with
Edmonton Welfare Association a quiz on falls was carried out in the Old
People's Clubs and in three of these this was combined with a film show.
Further mention of this is made in the Welfare Organiser's report on the
Welfare Association.
The Home Safety Poster Competition in the schools in Autumn, 1959
was restricted to the subject of falls. 120 entries were received, many of
good standard, and prizes were given to the best entry from each school and
the best entry in the infant, junior and senior groups.
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