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Chingford 1939

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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Results of Re Schich Tests.

ProphylacticSchick TestTotal No. of TestsNegativePositive
Two doses A.P.T. (0.2 and 0.5cc)12 weeks after injection7373
Three doses T.A.M. or T.A.F. (weekly interval)1-2 years after injection1313

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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