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38.
Food Poisoning
Of the 10 cases of food poisoning notified during the year, it was
possible to identify the causal organism in 9 of the.
Food Hygiene
The Health Inspectors maintained close liaison with all food
premises in the borough.
Vaccination
424 persons received primary vaccination and 200 were revaccinated
against smallpox during the year.
Accidents in the Home - "Guard that Fire" Campaign
During November a national campaign, sponsored by the Home Office,
was initiated to reduce the risk of accidents in the home caused by
open and unguarded fires with particular emphasis on the risk to young
children and old persons.
All local authorities supported this campaign by the provision of
posters, leaflets and press publicity,
National Assistance Act, 1948
(a) Section 47: Care of Aged and Chronic Sick. There were no cases
needing statutory action under this section.
Hospital accommodation, or accommodation in hostels for the aged,
was arranged for several aged and infirm persons. In a few other
instances the provision of a home help obviated the need for hospital
care.
(b) Section 50: No burials needed to be arranged by the Council
under Section 50.
Medical Examinations
During the year 36 examinations were carried out by me in respect
of Chingford Council staff and 38 in respect of staff of the Essex
County Council.