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Twickenham 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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The usual arrangements were continued during tht). year and
worked satisfactorily.
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The following table gives the number of specimens examined during the year:-
| Nature of Specimens | No. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| Throat and nasal swabs for diphtheria | 191 | 2 Positive |
| Sputum otc. for tubercle baciili | 53 | 3 " |
| Miscellaneous | 98 | |
| Total specimens examined : |
■ AMBULANCE FACILITIES
Infectious diseases
A motor ambulance is provided by the South Middlesex
and Richmond Joint Hospital Board.
Non-infectious and accident casea.
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Four motor ambulances are provided by the Council.
The service- is adequate for the needs of the Borough.
The following table shows the worlc^done "by the Bonough ambulance service during the year 19M+:~ !
| Year 1944. | Total calls | Patients carried. | Milion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st. quarter | 470 | 470 | 3572.3 |
| 2nd. quarter | 458 | 458 | 3758.4 |
| 3rd. quarter | 358 | 358 | 3055.2 |
| 4th. quarter | 418 | 418 | 3571.3 |
| 1704 | 1704 | 13957.2 |
nursing in the home
JiUKo-I-L'Kt IN i'n.a HOMh
During the year the Council contributed the sum of
£300 to the funds of the five homo-nursing associations in the
Borough.
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