Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Never believe that Diarrhoea in an infant during
the summer months is due to its teeth. Take it to a
doctor at once.
DRAINS, &c. Keep your drains, sinks, gullies, &c.,
well flushed with water. This is better than any amount of
disinfectants. Report to the Town Hall at once any defective
sanitary appliances, sinks, closets, drains, stagnant water, &c.
J. FRANCIS TAYLOR,
Medical Officer of Health.
Town Hall, Leyton, E.,
August, 1909.
SENILE MORTALITY.
During the year 94 deaths occurred of persons aged 60 to 65
79 „ „ „ 65 „ 70
„ 157 „ „ „ 70 „ 80
95 „ „ „ „ 80 „ 90
„ „ 10 „ „ „ „ 90 upwards.
VACCINATION RETURNS.
The following are the details as to Infant Vaccination in
the district for the past three years:—
Number of
Births
Registered.
Vaccinated.
Certifs. of
Insusceptibility
Exemptions.
Died
Unvaccinated
under 1 Year.
1907
3190
2089
9
188
203
1908
3071
1756
12
487
199
1909
2979
1396
12
556
173