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Leyton 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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ANTERIOR POLIOMYELITIS.

2 cases were notified.

The following' are particulars of the cases:-

CaseDate of Notification.Sex.Age Yrs.ResultRemarks
110.9.20Female4Lower limbs paralysed (still in Whipps Cross Hospital 27.1.21).Onset 24.8.20. Removed to Whipps Cross Hospital 10.9.20. House disinfected.
21.11.20Male2Still some paresis of lower limbs.but not regarded as permanent.Onset 19.10.20. Removed to London Hospital 30.10.20. House disinfected.