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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 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Immunisation at schools (included above) :—
Number completely immunised 200
Number partly immunised 56
Number already immunised given an extra rinse 1 737
During the past five years the percentages of children protected in the various age-groups were as follows:—
| Percentage Immunised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Population | Under 5 years | 5-15 years | 0-15 years |
| 1946 | 118,660 | 50.3 | 77.4 | 67.7 |
| 1947 | 123,100 | 52.4 | 86.0 | 72.2 |
| 1948 | 122,700 | 61.5 | 91.5 | 79.2 |
| 1949 | 123,400 | 62.5 | 96.2 | 82.1 |
| 1950 | 122,700 | 60.5 | 96.5 | 81.9 |
| Number examined. | Number found to be vaccinated. | Percentage vaccinated. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants Boys | 1,222 | 389 | 31.8 |
| Girls | 1,234 | 434 | 35.2 |
| 2nd Age Group Boys | 848 | 182 | 21.5 |
| Girls | 839 | 173 | 20.6 |
| 3rd Age Group Boys | 818 | 202 | 24.7 |
| Girls | 785 | 219 | 27.9 |
| Totals | 5,746 | 1,599 | 27.8 |
9. OPEN AIR EDUCATION
From March onwards arrangements were made for medical
examination of parties of 40 boys and 40 girls each four weeks,
before proceeding to the permanent school camp at Itchingfield,
Sussex, and three parties of 7 boys and 7 girls before proceeding
to the permanent school camp at Kennylands, Reading.
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
During October and November the daily number of meals
exceeded 9,000 or some 49% of the numbers on the School Roll.
During the same period the daily milk meals total averaged
nearly 15,000 per day or some 80% of the total on the School Roll.