Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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(b) In suspicious cases seen at the Clinics or Schools. 93
swabs were taken and 10 proved to be positive.
(c) In cases where an undetected source of infection appears
to be present in a class or school. 101 swabs were taken
and three proved to be positive.
The statistics relating to protective immunization against
Diphtheria are included in my report as Medical Officer of Health.
The attendance at the Immunization Clinics is fairly well maintained
and there is no doubt that the scheme of propaganda which
has been introduced will lead to a marked increase in the number
of applicants for this form of treatment.