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Diphtheria.
During the year only four cases of Diphtheria occurred, the
patients being boys aged 7, 8, 8 and 10 years, one of whom had
been immunised.
Diphtheria Immunisation.
Number of children immunised during the year:—
Under 5 years 531
Between 5 and 15 years 84
Total 615
The number of children immunised during the year showed
an increase over the previous year, but the numbers accepting this
service are not sufficiently high to warrant any sense of security.
It is estimated that in Chingford 61% of children under 5 years
and 73% of children aged between 5 and 15 years had been
immunised at 31st December, 1945.
Efforts during the year were again concentrated on securing
the immunisation of children as soon as possible after their first
birthday.
The material used in all instances was Diphtheria Alum
Precipitated Toxoid, the dosage being 0.2 c.c. and 0.5 c.c. at an
interval of four weeks.
Measles.
There was an increase in the number of cases of Measles, but
only 5 cases were admitted to hospital.
Scabies.
With the disbandment of the Civil Defence Services, the
arrangements for treatment of cases of Scabies at the First Aid
Post terminated.
Certain minor adaptations were made to the former Civil
Defence Gas Cleansing Station at Green Farm, whereby a portion
of this building, now in use as a Public Convenience, is available
for the treatment of Scabies, under the direction of a Nurse who is
employed on a sessional basis as required.
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