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Walthamstow 1946

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Number completely immunised792
Number partly immunised71
Number already immunised given an extra dose1,655
Number of clinics held in connection with Infectious Diseases50
Number of attendances made373
Average attendance per session7.4
Number of children recommended to Rheumatism Clinic1
Number of children recommended to Ear Clinic3

At the end of 1946 the position in regard to the immunisation of children aged 5 to 14 years was:-

5-9 years.10-14 years.Total estimated 5-14 years.Percentage immunised.
Number protected5,2576,39815,04077.4

Vaccination.— The vaccinal condition or eacn child examined at routine inspections was noted, and a summary shows the following:-

Number examined.Number found to be vaccinated.Percentage vaccinated.
Entrants Boys53812723.6
Girls55413224.0
2nd Age Group Boys57811720.2
Girls5659216.2
3rd Age Group Boys95514615.2
Girls95113313.9
Totals4,14174718.0

9. OPEN AIR EDUCATION
From March onwards arrangements were made for the medical
examination of parties of 40 boys and 40 girls each four weeks,
before proceeding to the permanent school camp at Itchingfield,
Sussex.
10. PHYSICAL TRAINING
Your Committee share the services of two whole time
Organisers with a neighbouring area. Co-operation has continued
along the lines of previous years.
11. PROVISION OF MEALS
The average number of meals supplied daily to school children
in December, 1946, was 7,581. The quality of the food supplied
and the standard of cooking have been maintained at the previous
high level.