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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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Maternal Mortality.
One death occurred as a result of pregnancy, child bearing or
associated therewith.
Opthalmia Neonatorum
No cases of opthalmia neonatorum occurred in the Borough during
the year 1954.
Home Nursing.
There was a further increase in the number of visits paid by
the Home Nurses in the Borough, and, despite a general shortage of
nurses, we have been fortunate in recruiting staff to meet all
demands.
Vaccination and Immunisation.
In addition to being given by general practitioners, vaccination
and immunisation are both available to those desiring it at all six
Child Welfare Centres in the Borough.
The number of children who completed a full course of primary
immunisation against diphtheria during the year is set out below:—
Under 5 years of age 578
5 to 15 years of age 43
621
During the year the following visits were paid by the Home Nurses:—
| 1954 | 1953 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of New Cases | 767 | 1028 |
| Number of Visits | 22184 | 20014 |
| Last Offices performed | 33 | 21 |
| Advisory or Casual Visits | 496 | 419 |