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Again in 1964 there were no notifications of diphtheria, which
now puts the last such notification at a distance of 17 years. Notifications
of whooping cough were 41.
Tetanus Immunisation of Borough Staff
One of the most satisfactory features of our work in 1964 was
the immunisation against tetanus of 87 of the outdoor staff of the
Borough, including the Parks, Building, Roads, Sewers and Refuse
Collection and Disposal Staffs. This is the first opportunity of such
protection that these groups have had and I am particularly pleased
that so many have availed themselves of it. My thanks are due to
the County Medical Officer for permission to use the facilities and
staff of our clinics for this purpose.
Health Education
Our scheme to hold meetings with parents and staff associations
has made good progress. At these meetings we have shown various
films for discussion with parents and teachers, and subsequently the
School Medical Officers have attended at the schools for the showing
of the films and have been available for questions and discussion.
This seems to be a reasonable line of progress and has met with a
good reception.
Once again my warm thanks are due to my Deputy, Dr. Mary
Douglas and to Mr. F. James, Chief Public Health Inspector, and
also to Mr. W. E. Goodfellow, Deputy Chief Public Health
Inspector and Mr. P. V. Ingram, Chief Clerk, and indeed to every
member of staff of the Department for all their help and cooperation
Finally I should like to thank the Council and particularly the
Chairmen and members of the Public Health and Staff Committees
for their unfailing support and encouragement which I have greatly
appreciated.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen
Your Obedient Servant
JANET R. CAMPBELL
Medical Officer of Health
Town Hall
Wood Green, N.22
February, 1965
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