London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Wembley 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN DAY NURSERIES FROM 2.12.41 TO l3.5.43.
| Disease. | No. of introductions. | Only one Case. | Nos. attacked. | Nos. susceptible. | Length of Outbreak (more than one Case). | Action re new admissions who have not had disease. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measles | 10 | 2 | 109 48% | 229 | Average 6 weeks Longest 9 „ | Under 2's NO. | Over 2's tell parent and allow in if no chest weaknesses. |
| Whooping Cough | 5 | 1 | 41 40% | 102 | Average 10 „ Longest 15 „ | Under 2's -NO. | Over 2's tell parents and allow in if no chest weaknesses. |
| Chicken Pox | 5 | 3 | 35 | 8 weeks and 14 weeks. | Tell parents and let them decide. | ||
| Scarlet Fever | 6 | 2 | 14 | 4 weeks, 1 week, and 3 weeks. | Routine cessation of all admissions for one week. | ||
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