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Wembley 1942

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]

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SubjectNo. of LecturesLecturerDetails
Infectious Diseases5Assistant M.O.H.Vaccination -Diphtheria immunisation. Incubation and quarantine -Isolation and disinfection.
Measles - Scarlet Fever - Diphtheria -Whooping Cough -Chicken Pox -Influenza.
Mental Develop-ment4Miss Thomas (Psychologist -Mental Health Emergency Committee)Habit - Routine and rest -Environment and its adaptation -Individuality and temperament -Normal behaviour at various ages -Speech; backwardness; stammering -Nervous and backward children — Fear - Occupation and play - Choice of toys and playthings.
Anatomy & Physiology10MatronDescription of skeleton and position of organs. Mechanism of circulation and respiration -Elementary principles of digestion and nervous systems -Excretion - Eyes; nose; teeth; ears.

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