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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

Romford 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]

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In peace time, the role of the Day Nursery has changed, its
prime object being to provide accommodation for children requiring
admission either on medical or social grounds.

Table: Attendances at the two 40-place and one 50-place Nurseries during the year were as follows:—

Attendances at the two 40-place and one 50-place Nurseries during the year were as follows:—

No. on RegisterAv. Daily Attendance
January13996.2
February138103.9
March137103.9
April14594.8
May145101.4
June143100.6
July13792.8
August13872.0
September147114.0
October14488.1
November14355.2
December15394.7

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An outbreak of E Coli Type 0111 infection occurred among
the children and staff during October at Western Road and Hulse
Avenue Day Nurseries. Admissions and re-admissions were restricted,
and complete disinfection of both premises was carried
out. These measures were effective in clearing up the infection.

Table: Nurseries and Child Minders Regulations Act. Registration under this Act at the end of the year was as follows:—

Nurseries and Child Minders Regulations Act. Registration under this Act at the end of the year was as follows:—

RegisteredChildren Permitted
Premises5199
Persons311

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