London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Sutton 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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Vaccination against Tuberculosis (B.C.G.)
A. Contacts 1972 1971
(1) Skin tested 26 49
(2) Found positive
(3) Found Negative 26 49
(4) Vaccinated 26 49
VENEREAL DISEASE
Notification of new cases of Sutton residents from hospital treatment centres during the last three years are as follows
| 1972 | 1971 | 1970 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syphilis | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| Gonorrhoea | 46 | 42 | 45 |
| Other venereal conditions | 598 | 548 | 518 |
TOTAL 647 601 565
It is regrettable that the number of new cases of venereal disease in Sutton residents
continues to rise particularly in the age group 18 - 24 years.
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Influenza Vaccination
Influenza vaccination was offered to the following categories in the year 1972
Staff and residents in old people's homes
Staff and children in children's homes
Staff at Eldoret Day Nursery
Social Workers
Home Helps
Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors
Key administrative staff
Public Health Inspectors
Dental Nurses
B. School Children and Students
(1) Skin tested 1669 1343
(2) Found positive 138 88
(3) Found negative 1531 1210
(4) Vaccinated 1531 1210