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Walthamstow 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Walthamstow Child Welfare Society
Clinics are held as follows at "Brookscroft," Forest Road,
E.17:—
Tuesdays and Fridays Massage, Remedial Exercises
and Sunlight Treatment.
Wednesdays Weighing Clinic and Cookery
Lecture.
Thursdays Infant Welfare for old and
new cases. Two Doctors
in attendance.
Alternate Fridays Diphtheria Immunisation.

Table: The work done during the calendar year is shown in the following table compiled from information kindly supplied by Miss D. Carter:—

The work done during the calendar year is shown in the following table compiled from information kindly supplied by Miss D. Carter:—

YearFirst Attendances of New Ca&es.Re-attendances.Grand Total.
Under 1 yr.1-5 yrs.Total.Under 1 yr.1-5 yrs.Total.
1953347353825,7372,1817,9188,300
1952347333806,0512,4708,5218,901
1951389284176,8192,5289,3479,764
1950413494627,1652,3789,54310,005
1949488645528,8552,62211,47712,029
19485967066610,0282,92312,95113,617

Table: Thirty-eight children were immunised during the year at "Brookscroft."Summary of Attendances at all Welfare Clinics

Thirty-eight children were immunised during the year at "Brookscroft."

Summary of Attendances at all Welfare Clinics

First Attendances.Re-attendances.Grand Total.
Under 1 year of age.1-5 years of age.Total.Under 1 year of age.1-5 years of age.Total.
Local Authority Scheme1,0691721,24115,93513,60929,54430,785
"Brookscroft"347353825,7372,1817,9188,300
Total 19531,4162071,82321,67215,79037,462 | 39,085