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Woolwich 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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TABLE No. 55.

POLIOMYELITIS.

Date notified.SexAgeCondition on 31st December, 1926.Remarks.
1923 Mar. 18F8Can walk well; splint on right leg ; general condition good ; goes to schoolAttending I. C. A. A. clinic for supervision
May 25F3Leg thinner and weakerReceiving massage at I.C.A.A.'s clinic
July 7F6Arm improving ; general condition goodElectrical treatment and massage at Miller Hospital
July 27FIn good health
Aug. 16F3Splint on left leg; condition fairUnder supervision at Guy's Hospital
Aug. 31F3General improvementUnder supervision at Guy's Hospital
1924 July 19F1Removed : address not known
July 23F2Splint to right leg ; turns left foot inAttending I. C. A. A. clinic for supervision
Aug. 24M8Can walk well; wears spinal jacket; general improvement in conditionDischarged from Car-shalton; attending I.C.A.A. for supervision
Oct. 25F24Right arm almost recovered ; leg is better but still drags ; general condition goodNo treatment now
Nov. 19 1925FRemoved : address unknown ;
1926 Aug. 16F3Has had several heart attacks recently; still in bedBeing treated by general practitioner
Nov. 6M19R.M. Academy case
Nov. 15F21WellFinal diagnosis: '' facial paresis''
Nov. 24M19R.M. Academy case
Nov. 29M20R.M. Academy case