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The figures in brackets are those for 1954.
All vaccinations were carried out by general practitioners.
There were no cases specially reported during the period under review of;-
(a) Generalised vaccinia
(b) Post vaccinal encephalomyelitis
(c) Death from complications of vaccination other than
(a) and (b).
It would be remiss if mention were not made here of the imperative need which exists in
this Borough for the highest vaccinal state possible among our people The danger of small
pox is a constant menace in our area which embraces the Royal Docks into which come ocean
going ships from all parts of the world including many regions in which small pox is known
to be endemic
It is almost criminal folly to neglect a precaution which is life saving, in view of the
epidemics which are introduced into this country by air and sea traffic and which unfailingly
extract their toll of lives in the unvaccinated
It is the personal and communal duty of every man to see that all members of his household
are vaccinated against small pox.
SECTION 27 AMBULANCE SERVICE
This service continues to maintain the high standard of medico-social service set at its
inception which it gives to the community
Apart from urgent calls to accidents and injuries the service virtually is at the behest
of the general practitioner and the hospital medical officer Liason with and control by my
department ensures that no abuses creep in and vehicles and staff are constantly employed
usefully and economically.
It is now possible to shape the policy regarding the best types of vehicles to employ, in
relation to the future composition of the ambulance fleet
The personnel also combine within themselves the dual function of working the service and
forming the cadre of highly trained staff for the Civil Defence Ambulance and Casualty
Collecting Service A work of praise is due to them for their loyalty and devotion to the
Ambulance Service, and their generous sacrifice of many leisure hours in training and study
to reach the highest pitch of efficiency in Civil Defence work
The community have responded well to recruitment appeals from this branch of the Civil
Defence Service and in fact the Ambulance and Casualty Collecting Service may be rated as
one of the most efficient and best trained components of the Service
The Ambulance Officer Miss Finch the Chief Administrative Assistant Mr. Horsnell and
the Senior Administrative Assistant Mr Thomas are largely responsible by their combined
personal energy and enthusiasm for this excellent response by the public.