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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Particulars are shown in the following table.
| No. | Age | Sex | Ward | Date of onset | Date notified | Date of removal to hospital | Site of Paralysis | Final Follw-up Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. | 24 yrs. | Hoe Street | 31.1.53 | 6.2.53 | 3.2.53 *18.2.53 | Bulbar | Restricted movement, right arm and shoulder. |
| 2 | M. | 5 yrs. | Higham Hill | 16.7.53 | 20.7.53 | 20.7.53 | Bulbar | Very slight paralysis left side of face. |
| 3 | M. | 4½ yrs. | Wood Street | 22.7.53 | 26.7.53 | 26.7.53 | Bulbar | Very slight paresis. ? Double Vision. |
| 4 | F. | 3 yrs. | St. James Street | 23.7.53 | 25.7.53 | 25.7.53 | Bulbar | Appears normal. |
| 5 | M. | 27 yrs. | Hale End | 3.8.53 | 6.8.53 | 6.8.53 | Bulbar | Died 8.8.53. |
| 6 | F. | 26 yrs. | Wood Street | 4.8.53 | 8.8.53 | 8.8.53 | Non-paralytic | Non-paralytic. |
| 7 | M. | 7 yrs. | Hale End | 18.8.53 | 24.8.53 | 24.8.53 | Legs and thighs | Non-paralytic. |
| 8 | M. | 4½ yrs. | Hale End | 18.9.53 | 21.9.53 | 21.9.53 | ? Legs | Still in hospital. Awaiting calipers and will then be taught to walk. |
*Date transferred to an Infectious Diseases Hospital.
Final assessments of aftereffects are as follows:—
Adults.—One died, one has restricted movement and one no paralysis.
Children.—One severe paralysis, two slight paralysis and two no paralysis.