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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
Bromley 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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ORAL POLIOMYELITIS VACCINATION
Individuals who received primary course (3 doses) and fourth doses in 1965.
| Completed Primary Course | Under Five | School Children | Adults | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. & C.W. Clinics | 1,995 | 153 | 77 | 2,225 |
| G.P's. Surgeries | 1,367 | 147 | 75 | 1,589 |
| Total | 3,362 | 300 | 152 | 3,814 |
| Completed Fourth Doses | ||||
| M. & C.W. Clinics | 19 | 1,333 | 19 | 1,371 |
| G.P's. Surgeries | 51 | 1,207 | 34 | 1,292 |
| Total | 70 | 2,540 | 53 | 2,663 |
In addition to Oral Poliomyelitis vaccinations a total of 2
individuals received Booster Salk injections.
DAY NURSERIES
The Registration required under the Nurseries and Child
Minders Regulation Act, 1948, is the responsibility of the Council
and full details of those already so registered were received from
Kent County Council.
A booklet outlining the requirements and including advice and
recommendations has been prepared and is issued to all applicants.
The booklet also provides a list of infectious diseases and
exclusion periods.
Initial visits are made by the Health Visitor, Senior Medical
Officer, Fire Officer and Public Health Inspector (the latter when
inspection under the Food Hygiene Regulations is required).
Subsequent formal quarterly visits are made by the Health Visitor
and reports submitted.
Two applications were refused and five have not been
proceeded with.
Playgroups—i.e. those organized by voluntary organisations—
are not formally registered but are regularly visited.
Number of Registered Day Nurseries 44
Number of places provided 1,398
CHILD MINDERS
At the end of 1965 there were 51 registered child minders
(frequently with additional staff to assist them) responsible for a
total of 629 children. More parents seem to feel that their children