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SMALLPOX AND VACCINATION.
To cases of smallpox were notified. 488 children were successfully
vaccinated. 365 Statutory declarations were received. In addition,
372 children who were registered outside the Borough were
successfully vaccinated. The total number of children vaccinated
was 860.
SCABIES (Scabies Order 1941).
Ho. of cases notified Formally 1155.
- Informally 521.
Diagnostic Clinic. Men. Women. Children TOTAL.
No. of Sessions 104.
" persons who attended 661 1123 630 2414.
" " found positive (39%) 220 455 267 942.
Total number of attendances 737 1232 686 2655
Branch Road Treatment Centre.
Persons bathed and clothing
disinfected 217 318 118 653.
No. of baths and treatments given 456 662 243 1361.
London Hospital Treatment Centre.
Persons bathed and clothing
disinfected 268 467 313 1048.
L.C.C. School Treatment Centre.
Pre — school children - - 12 12.
No. of baths and treatments given - - 36 36.
Statutory Action under Scabies Order 1941.
Ho. of Inspection of promises notices served 13.
" Medical Examination notices served 282.
" Medical Treatment notices served 2.
" Cases in which legal proceedings were taken 1.
VERMINOUS PERSONS.
Branch Road Cleansing Centre. Men. Women. Children. TOTAL
No. of persons bathed and clothing
disinfected 257 126 34 417.
baths and treatments given 265 135 36 436.
L.C. C. (Pre — School children) - - 11 n.
HEAD LICE. (Ministry of Health Circular 2831. )
Special attention is being given to this matter by the Council's
Health Visitors at the Infant Welfare Centres and when visiting the
homes. Kit combs and Lethane Oil are supplied free or at cost price
at the Infant Welfare Centres. Leaflets have been widely
distributed.
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