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In addition, a survey was carried out at one of the larger
factories in the district, where a total number of 841 persons were
examined.
Dysentery
Twenty-two notifications of dysentery were received.
Food Poisoning
Only five persons were notified as suffering from food poisoning;
all these were isolated instances and were not linked with one another.
Food Hygiene
Lectures were given to recognised organisations during the year.
The Sanitary Inspectors maintained close contact with all food premises
in the district; I feel that this personal contact, where problems can
be discussed and advice given, is the best method of educating all those
concerned in the handling and preparation of food.
Smallpox Contacts
Surveillance of several persons, who were contacts or possible
contacts of smallpox cases, was carried out for the required period.
Vaccination
Number of primary vaccinations during year - 299
Number of re-vaccinations during the year - 203
National Assistance Act, 1948
(a) Section 47: No statutory action was required under
Section 47 of this Act during the year. Hospital
accommodation, or accommodation in hostels for the
aged, was arranged for several aged and infirm persons
during 1953. In a few other instances the provision
of a home help obviated the need for hospital care.
(b) Section 50: The Chingford Council took action under this
section in one instance during the year. The whole of the
cost of burial was recovered by the Council.
Medical Examinations
During the year 37 examinations were carried out by me in respect
of Chingford Council staff and 59 in respect of staff of the Essex
County Council.