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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 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Table: Vaccination.—The vaccinal condition of each child examined at routine inspections was noted, and a summary shows the following:—

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

Number examined.Number found to be vaccinated.Percentage vaccinated.
EntrantsBoys86030435.3
Girls87525429.0
2nd Age GroupBoys68418226.6
Girls72917223.6
3rd Age GroupBoys1,14628624.9
Girls1,43226618.6
OthersBoys1093229.3
Girls652030.9
Totals5,9001,51625.7

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9. OPEN AIR EDUCATION
From February onwards arrangements were made for medical
examination of parties of up to 40 boys and 40 girls each four
weeks, before proceeding to the school camp at Itchingfield, Sussex,
and three parties of 6 boys and 6 girls before proceeding to the
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.
A question in regard to the disinfection of gymnasium shoes
was raised during the year.
The war-time practice had been to share these, provided
children wore their own socks.
After careful consideration of the matter, your Committee
decided to instal a gas-heated drying cabinet, operating at 80/90° F.
in order to treat the shoes after a preliminary application of a
disinfecting powder.
Delivery of the cabinet had not been effected at the end of
the year.