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During 1949 53 private doctors were supplied with prophylactic for
the immunisation of 1,548 children and record cards were received from
general practitioners as follows: —
Under 5 Over 5
Inoculations (full course) 1,228 55
Re-inoculations (one only) — 265
An Exhibition Display Stand in regard to Diphtheria Immunisation was
on view for one week each at the Public Health Office, Mayesbrook Clinic
and Newbury Hall.
Vaccination.-—During 1949 record cards were received from general
practitioners as follows: —
Ages up to 14—
No. of children primarily vaccinated 794
No. of children revaccinated 38
Ages 15 and over—
No. of adults primarily vaccinated 89
No. of adults revaccinated 227
Treatment of Minor Ailments.—Children suffering from simple
dietetic ailments are treated at the Infant Welfare Centres. 25 belts were
supplied to infants suffering from hernia during 1949. A certain number
of infants were brought to the Clinics at Newbury Hall and Mayesbrook
Clinic to receive treatment for minor ailments.
Cardiac Clinic.—During 1949 twelve sessions were held. 37 expectant
and nursing mothers were referred from either the ante-natal or post-natal
clinics, making a total of 82 attendances.
The following is a summary of the cases examined by Dr. K. Playfair: —
Post- Ante-
Condition. Natal. Natal.
Collapse of Lung 1 —
Congenital Cardiac lesion — 1
Extrasystoles 1 4
Functional Cardiac Disorders 3 13
Thyrotoxicosis — 1
Valvular Disease of the Heart 1 12
Totals 6 31
17 of these patients were, however, referred to Queen Mary's Hospital
for X-Ray and electrocardiograph.
Midwives.—There were 19 State certified midwives (including the
Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent and 13 domiciliary midwives and
2 part-time midwives), resident and practising in the district. In addition
there were at the end of the year 20 State certified midwives at the Ilford
Maternity Hospital, 2 at Wilnett Lodge post-natal home and 2 at a private
nursing home in Ilford.
Supervision of the midwives practising on the district and of those
at the private nursing home, including regular inspections by the Medical
Supervisor of Midwives, was carried out as in previous years, and general
supervision, in accordance with the Rules of the Central Midwives Board,
was exercised over the midwives practising at the Ilford Maternity Hospital
and the Wilnett Lodge Hostel.
Suspension from Practice.—No midwives were suspended from practice
during the year.