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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
Ruislip-Northwood 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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VACCINATION
The Vaccination Acts have been repealed. Vaccination against
smallpox is performed on request, without charge, by doctors who
have signified their willingness to carry out this work under
the National Health Service Act, 1946. In addition, in certain
cases, vaccination can be carried out at the County Councils
clinics. The vaccination of all healthy infants between 4-6 months
of age is recommended.
During the year the following vaccinations were undertaken:-
| Age | Vaccination | Re-vaccination |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 494 | - |
| 1 | 13 | - |
| 2-4 | 30 | 4 |
| 5-14 | 42 | 39 |
| 15 and over | 28 | 244 |
| TOTALS | 607 | 287 |
HOME HELP SERVICE
Help can be provided in cases where an emergency arises in
the home, and in cases of confinement taking place at home.
Payment for this service is assessed according to income.
Further details of this service may be obtained from the Area
Health Office, County Buildings, Uxbridge.
DAY NURSERIES
Forms of application for admission can be obtained from the
Nurseries or from the Area Health Office, High Street, Uxbridge.
Parents are charged a daily fee according to the total family
income.
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