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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Richmond upon Thames 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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For examination of samples of milk, ice cream and water and
for advice and field investigations in cases of epidemics.
THE COUNTIES PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES,
66, VICTORIA STREET, S.W.1.
For examination of water samples and advice on the control of
water supply.
FOOD POISONING.
| Total number of outbreaks | Nil. |
| Number of cases notified | 9 |
| Number of deaths | Nil. |
In 3 cases the organism responsible was found to be Salmonella
Typhimurium. In the remaining cases no specific organisms or other
agents were isolated.
Various foods were suspected of having caused these infections
but in no case was it possible to prove this bacteriologically. In some
cases none of the suspected food was available for examination and
in others specific organisms were not isolated.
There is little doubt that faulty storage of the remains of unused
meat, made-up dishes, etc., caused the majority of the non-specific
cases.
Number of children immunised for the first time during the year 1951:—
| (a) Pre-school children (under 5 years) | 384 |
| (b) Between 5 and 15 years | 219 |
| Total | 603 |
| Grand Total of Children in the Borough who have received immunising treatment by the end of the year:— | |
| (a) Under 5 years | 2262 |
| (b) Between 5 and 15 years | 4178 |
| Number of Children given re-inforcing doses during 1951 | 1019 |