Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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3. DiphTheria/Pertussis/Tetanus:
The following number of injections were given during the years:-
| Primary | Boosters | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple vaccine | 374 | 613 |
| Diphthena/Tetanus | 19 | 373 |
| Tetanus | 50 | 36 |
| Diphtheria | 0 | 4 |
| Pertussis | 1 | 0 |
4. Poliomyelitis:
401 children completed a primary course of immunisation against
poliomyelitis. 919 re-inforcing immunisations were given.
5. Measles
412 primary vaccinations were performed.
MASS RADIOGRAPHY:
The Mass Radiography Unit visited the District during the year and attendances were as follow:-
| LOCATION | MALE | FEMALE | T0TAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill-Station Approach | 160 | 206 | 366 |
| Debden Estate-The Broadway | 210 | 285 | 495 |
| Debden Estate-Bank of England Printing Works | 549 | 633 | 1182 |
| Loughton-Council Offices, Old Station Road | 283 | 384 | 667 |
| TOTAL NUMBER X-RAYED | 1202 | 1508 | 2710 |
| Requiring further investigation | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| GROUPS ATTENDING | |||
| General Public | 650 | 856 | 1506 |
| Organised Groups | 552 | 652 | 1204 |
| TOTAL | 1202 | 1508 | 2710 |
/PULMONARY
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