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 Chingford]
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Prophylactic | Schick Test | Total No. of Tests | Negative | Positive |
---|---|---|---|---|
Two doses A.P.T. (0.2 and 0.5cc) | 12 weeks after injection | 73 | 73 | — |
Three doses T.A.M. or T.A.F. (weekly interval) | 1-2 years after injection | 13 | 13 | — |
Measles
The disease was made notifiable in September. The number of
cases notified was 3 and there were no deaths. As far as can be
ascertained, the disease has not been prevalent at any time during
the year.
Convalescent serum to the quantity of 25 c.c. was given to
private practitioners for treatment of the disease.
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