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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Walthamstow 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Immunisation and Infectious Disease Clinic.—Follow-up
arrangements were as detailed in the 1939 report.
The following table shows the work done at the infectious
disease clinic:—
Number of clinics held in connection with Infectious
Diseases 50
Number of attendances made 472
Average attendance per session 9.4
Number of children recommended to Rheumatism Clinic —
Number of children recommended to Ear Clinic 1
Number of clinics held in connection with immunisation 50
Number of attendances 1,161
Average attendances per session 23.2
The following summarises the work done:—
Number of children of school age completing immunisation
during 1945 was 938
Number of children already immunised who received an
extra dose 220
Percentage immunised December 31st, 1945, Age group
5/14 years 80.4
Number immunised by General Practitioners (included
in Total) 144
Number Schick-tested for first time 29
Positive 15
Negative 14
Schick Tested after Immunisation 47
Positive 3
Negative 44
Vaccination.—The vaccinal condition of each child examined at routine medical inspection was noted, and a summary shows the following:—
| Number Examined. | Number found to be Vaccinated. | Percentage Vaccinated. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants Boys | 720 | 147 | 20.4 |
| Girls | 699 | 150 | 21.4 |
| 2nd Age Group Boys | 414 | 91 | 21.7 |
| Girls | 508 | 82 | 16.1 |
| 3rd Age Group Boys | 705 | 147 | 20.8 |
| Girls | 617 | 145 | 23.5 |
| Total | 3,663 | 762 | 20.8 |