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11.
Acute Poliomyelitis
It is very gratifying that again there were no cases in the
borough.
Vaccination against this disease was accepted and carried out
as follows:-
No, receiving the two primary injections - 1,605
No. receiving the third injection - 1,652
No. receiving fourth injection (special - 2,111
category, children between 5 & 12 years)
Tuberculosis
A further slight reduction in fresh cases of pulmonary tuberculosis,
there being 13 cases, continued the downward trend that has occurred
since the end of the war.

However, the formidable task confronting the nation in the control
and eradication of tuberculosis will be appreciated when it is realised
that in England and Wales last year there were 19,187 new and confirmed
cases of this disease. Tuberculosis is still very much with us.
In the school health service, a very large increase took place in
the number of children who received B.C.G. vaccination, the figures being
420 against only 280 in 1960. This is most gratifying and encouraging.
The Walthamstow and Chingford Association of Tuberculosis Care
Helpers gave assistance wherever possible to patients and their families
who suffered financial loss through the need for prolonged treatment at
home or in hospital. This assistance was mostly in the form of groceries,
fuel, clothing and holidays. The contribution of £30 which the Chingford
Borough Council makes annually to this Association is very much appreciated.
Dysentery
There were 7 cases.
Food Poisoning
Six cases were notified. Salmonella typhimurium organisms were
found in four of them.