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Walthamstow 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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(i) Convalescence.—During 1953, eight children were sent
away on medical recommendation to convalescent homes. As in
previous years the arrangements were normally made through the
local branch of the Invalid Children's Aid Association. In addition,
a nursing mother and her baby were sent away for a period of
convalescence.
PROVISION OF NUTRIENTS AND MEDICAMENTS
Details of nutrients and medicaments sold and issued free
during 1953 are as follows
Sales Free Issue
lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs.
Adexoline 21 4¾
Bemax 174 9
Colact 99 —
Cow and Gate 2,312 — 38 —
Cod Liver Oil Emulsion 20 8
Cod Liver Oil and Malt — — 135 —
Farex 670 —
Fersolate Tablets — — 6,993 Tablets
Gentian Violet Tablets — — 1,440 Tablets
Glucodin 189 4
Lactogol 37 4¾ — —
Magnesia — — 24 —
Maltoline with Iron — — 250 —
Marmite 851 — — —
Mist Ferri et Ammon Cit Pro
Infantibus — — 15 14
Ostermilk 819 — 24 —
Ostocalcium Tablets — — 2,840 Tablets
Robinson's Groats 271 — — —
Scott's "Twin Pack" 393 — — —
Sodium Citrate Tablets — — 20,000 Tablets
Trufood 45 — — —
Virol 1,203 8 — —
Value of Cash Sales £1,208 4s. 5d.
VITAMINS
The facilities for the distribution of vitamins were continued
at all Welfare Centres.
Every effort is made to increase the demand.