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The nurseries have their quota of infectious diseases, and every precaution
is taken to prevent their spread. No serious epidemics occurred.
The advice that can be given by a matron to the mother is most useful,
and it is interesting to note that in the few cases where a child has initially
been brought to a nursery dirty in person and clothing, the example of the
other mothers and a tactful word from the matron has soon achieved the
desired improvement.
Immunisation against diphtheria is not a condition of admission to a
nursery, but no difficulty has been experienced in obtaining the consent of
parents."
Professional Nursing in the Home. The arrangements with the six nursing
associations for the nursing of cases of measles, ophthalmia neonatorum, zymotic
enteritis, whooping cough and poliomyelitis, in children under five, and pneumonia,
puerperal fever, puerperal pyrexia, and tuberculosis were continued. The total
number of visits paid by the nurses on behalf of the Council was 1,244.
Foot Clinics. The work of the foot clinics continued during the year at the
Central Health Centre and at Eltham Baths. The number of attendances at Woolwich
was 10,285, compared with 12,024 in 1942. At Eltham, the number of attendances
was 4,348. As the Eltham Clinic was first opened in December, 1942, no
comparable figures can be given.
Supply of Insulin to Persons Suffering from Diabetes. The number of
patients under the Council's scheme who received Insulin during the year was 22.
Tuberculosis Dispensaries. The premises at Maxey Road, Plumstead, and
11, Carnecke Gardens, Eltham, continued in use throughout the year.
The work of the dispensaries is referred to in the section dealing with infectious
diseases.
Vaccination. There were 1,090 entries in the birth lists for 1942. Of these,
571 were successfully vaccinated. The total number of successful primary vaccinations
during 1943 was 1,217, and 12 successful re-vaccinations were carried out.
SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
Complaints. 2,808 complaints of nuisance were received and the necessary
action was taken where defects or nuisances were discovered.
Sanitary Inspection of the Area. During the year 26,813 inspections,
including re-inspections, were carried out by the sanitary inspectors. Included
in this number are 2,808 primary inspections on complaint of nuisances, and 2,588
on account of infectious disease.
The number of inspections of factories was GOO. Defects were found and
remedied in 46 instances.