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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
Enfield 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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WAR-TIME NURSERIES
At the end of 1945 there were four War-time Nurseries in Enfield.
| Name of Nursery. | No. of Places. | Average Daily Attendances. |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolks—Opened December, 1941 | 60 | 38 |
| Green Street—Opened July, 1942 | 60 | 47 |
| High Street—Opened July, 1943 | 60 | 49 |
| Baker Street—Opened February, 1944 | 60 | 50 |
Children attending the Nurseries are immunised against
diphtheria and whooping cough.
During the year the Senior Dental Surgeon inspected the teeth
of all children aged 2-5 years.
CARE OF PREMATURE INFANTS—CIRCULAR 20/44
The number of babies notified during 1945 who weighed 5½ lbs.
or less at birth was 37. This number included 4 sets of twins. The
number who were nursed entirely at home was 34. Three died
during the first 24 hours, 1 before reaching the age of one month,
and 33 were alive at the end of one month.
Where the birth occurs in Hospital, a visit is paid by the Health
Visitor immediately on discharge.
BABY BATHING DEMONSTRATIONS
The co-operation with Head Teachers has continued, and
during the year the Health Visitors have attended the Senior Girls'
Departments in order to demonstrate to the older girls the bathing
of a baby. These girls have also visited the Infant Welfare Clinics
and the Day Nurseries.
STUDENT HEALTH VISITORS
In conjunction with the Royal College of Nursing, practical
training in Maternity and Child Welfare and School Medical work
to students studying for the Health Visitor's Certificate is given by
the Department.
Several students were so trained during the year.
PRIORITY DOCKETS FOR SHEETS
This scheme continued and during the year 1.436 dockets were
issued to expectant mothers.