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and trying conditions. There are many instances of
these mothers having their babies at home, because of
shortage of maternity beds, under conditions of overcrowding
which would once have been considered
intolerable. The need for houses is extremely urgent,
although the Housing Committee's programme of building
is now well under way and houses are becoming
available in increasing numbers.
Diphtheria Immunisation.
Two clinic sessions a week are held at the Public
Health Department, Feltham, Public Hall, Bedfont, or
the Village Hall, Hanworth, and in addition facilities
are available at the Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics
of the County Council who are now primarily responsible
for the immunisation of children under 5 years
of age. The day nurseries and St. Anthony's Home have
been visited regularly.
The Birthday card scheme by which each child
receives a card on its first birthday has been continued
and the County Council's Health Visitors give special
attention to the encouragement of mothers to bring their
babies for immunisation.
475 children received reinforcing injections during 1947.
Scabies Clinic.
Facilities continue to be available at the Public
Health Department for the treatment of scabies. I am
glad to say, however, that there has been a great decline
in the number of cases.
Water Analysis.
1. The Bedfont and Feltham Wards of the District
are supplied by the South West Suburban Water Co.
and the Hanworth Ward by the Metropolitan Water