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Leyton 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Summary of Notified Cases of Acute Poliomyelitis

No.NotifiedSexAgeHospitalAdm.Disch.Site of ParalysisSeverityProgress
121.7.52F24Chingford18.7.5221.8.52Neck, back and both shouldersModerateMuch improved
223.7.52M3Whipps Cross17.7.528.8.52None...Quite recovered
323.7.52M7Not removed......Rt. eye. (Squint)MildPersistent squint
425.7.52M16Chingford21.7.5221.8.52Weakness rt. hipVery mildAlmost recovered
530.7.52M6Eastern Fever27.7.5226.8.52None...No disability
631.7.52M6Plaistow28.7.5223.8.52None...Quite recovered
76.8.52F2Q. Elizabeth1.8.52Left legMild
815.8.52F13Plaistow11.8.525.9.52None...No disability
92.9.52M12Plaistow3.9.52Rt. foot and legMild
105.9.52M1 7/12Chingford4.9.52Back and NeckModerate
115.9.52F7Ilford2.9.5227.9.52None...Quite recovered
1225.9.52MNot removed......Slight. Rt. legVery mildNo apparent disability