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Table 16 gives the statistics relative to vaccination, as recorded
by the general practitioners of the district.

(i) Tuberculosis.
The work of the Medical Research Council in this area in the
evaluation of immunisation by the vaccine B.G.C. continues, and,
in the month of September, the unit concerned visited the district,
in order to re-examine by X-rays and skin-test those children who
partook of the scheme whilst at school, but who had subsequently
left school. The Health Visitors have willingly co-operated with
the unit, and given all assistance required.
I think it is worthy of note that, during the year, there were
only 14 deaths from Respiratory Tuberculosis, in spite of the fact
that there has, within recent years, been an increase in the number
of cases, due to patients getting a priority for rehousing on the
Harold Hill Estate. For the years 1947 to 1951 inclusive, the
number of deaths from Respiratory Tuberculosis were 29, 25, 28,
29, and 27 respectively. Too much reliance cannot, of course, be
placed on figures for one particular year, but the reduction for
1952 is promising, and has, no doubt some relationship to the more
modern methods of treatment.
(j) Whooping Cough.
Altogether 379 cases were notified. These were fairly evenly
distributed throughout the year, and no deaths occurred.
(ii) Non-Notifiable.
The prevalence of these is set out below, and, as the figures are
compiled from the school returns only, they are, of course, an
underestimate:—
TABLE 17
Mumps 73
Rubella 21
6.—SUPPLEMENTARY
Section 47, National Assistance Act, 1948.
It was not found necessary to take any action during the year
under this section of the National Assistance Act, 1948,