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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
Chigwell 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER INFECTIOUS AND OTHER DISEASES
| No. of Cases | Admissions to Hospitals | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Meningitis | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dysentery | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Food Poisoning | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Infective Jaundice | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| Malaria | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Measles | 106 | 0 | 0 |
| Scarlet Fever | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuberculosis - Respiratory | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Whooping Cough | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 171 | 8 | 0 |
VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION SCHEMES:
1. B.C.G. Vaccination of School Children:
This scheme for the 13/14 year age groups shows an increase from
76.14% to 88.55% in the acceptance rate. The table below shows the results
for the Chigwell Urban District
Number of school children to whom B.C.G.
vaccination was offered: 970
Number accepted: 859 (88.55%)
Number given skin test and percentage: 851 (87.78%)
Number who gave positive reaction) to
skin test: 39
Number who received B.C.G. 802
Pupils who gave a significant positive reaction were referred
to the Chest Clinic; no significant findings have so far been reported,
but some of the children remain under observation.
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