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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
Wanstead and Woodford 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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The number of persons vaccinated or re-vaccinated during the year 1950 were:—
| Under 1 | 1-4 yrs. | 5-14 yrs. | 15 or over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 191 | 305 | 159 | 42 | 697 |
| Re-vaccination | Nil | 2 | 26 | 132 | 160 |
The following information shows the total number of children under 16 years of age who have at any time received a course of immunisation against diphtheria, as at 31st December, 1950:—
| Year of Birth | Number | Year of Birth | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 18 | 1942 | 603 |
| 1949 | 431 | 1941 | 718 |
| 1948 | 837 | 1940 | 643 |
| 1947 | 761 | 1939 | 569 |
| 1946 | 730 | 1938 | 414 |
| 1945 | 807 | 1937 | 340 |
| 1944 | 569 | 1936 | 339 |
| 1943 | 463 | 1935 | 301 |
| TOTAL | 8543 | ||
Preventive Medicine, Care and After-Care.
This work can largely be divided into two classes of patient, those
suffering from Tuberculosis and those suffering from other forms of illness.
The prevention of tuberculosis must be looked upon as one of the most
urgent problems of preventive medicine and includes both direct and indirect
help. The main preventive measures in operation are the close
supervision of patient and contact, Mass Radiography Surveys, B.C.G.
vaccination and Health education and propaganda.
Each case of tuberculosis notified is visited at regular intervals by the
Tuberculosis Visitor who arranges for all members of the family to visit
the Chest Clinic for examination and advises the patient and contacts on
measures to be taken in the home to prevent the spread of infection.
Open air shelters and extra nourishment are provided for tuberculous
patients, and where possible child contacts of patients are boarded out.
Re-habilitation of Tuberculous Patients.
During the year the Area Sub-Committee accepted financial responsibility
in two cases for patients undergoing re-habilitation at either Papworth
or Preston Hall Settlements. No charge is made to the patient.
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