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Walthamstow 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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CEREBRO-SPINAL MENINGITIS.

Four cases were notified:—

No.Ward.Age.Date of Notification.How notified.Result. (i.e., recovered or died).
1High St.287.1.35Hospital.Diagnosis not confirmed. Notification not withdrawn.
2Higham Hill15.4.35Do.Died.
3St. James' Street13.9.35Do.Recovered.
4Hale End603.12.35Do.Died.

ANTERIOR POLIOMYELITIS.

Five cases were notified:—

No.Ward.Age.Date of Notification.How notified.Result. (i.e., recovered or died).
1St. James' Street122.7.35Hospital.Recovered.
2Do.2 2/1213.9.35Do.In Hospital at end of year.
3Wood St.825.9.35M.O.H.Recovered.
4St. James' Street1 11/1226.9.35Hospital.Recovered.
5Higham Hill1 2/1213.10.35Private PractitionerIn Hospital at end of year.

ENCEPHALITIS LETHARGICA.

Two cases were notified:—

No.Ward.Age.Date of Notification.How notified.Remarks.
1Higham Hill142.4.35General PractitionerRefused Hospital treatment.
2Wood St.628.9.35HospitalDied. P.M. Diagnosis.