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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
Hendon 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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The fourth case, which remained in hospital at December
31st, 1935, was also one of Paratyphoid Fever. The patient has
since recovered and returned home after 106 days in hospital.
MUMPS.
Five cases of mumps were admitted during the year and were
discharged after an average stay in hospital of 20 days.
CHICKEN POX.
Two cases were admitted during the year and were discharged
after 19 days and 24 days in hospital respectively.
POLIO-ENCEPHALITIS.
One case notified as Polio-Encephalitis was admitted during
the year. After 11 days' observation the patient was transferred
to Redhill County Hospital where a diagnosis of Myasthenia was
arrived at.
CROSS INFECTION :
Eight cases of Diphtheria developed Scarlet Fever.
One case of Diphtheria developed Whooping Cough.
Four cases of Scarlet Fever developed Whooping Cough.
One case of Scarlet Fever developed Chicken Pox.
SCHICK TEST.
The Schick test was performed in 21 cases. In three instances
the result was " positive " and the subjects of the test were
subsequently immunised against diphtheria.
AURAL SURGEON.
Following is a list of the combined attendances during 1935 of the late Dr. Dan McKenzie and the deputy aural surgeon, Mr. Miller :—
| Examinations (including post-operative examinations) | 9 | |
| Operations:— | ||
| Mastoidectomy | 7 | 11 |
| Paracentesis of drum | 1 | |
| Incision of glands of neck | 3 | |