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Diphtheria Prevention.
On account of the prevalence of Diphtheria towards the end
of the vear, large posters were exhibited on all the available hoardings
in the Borough, and leaflets were distributed pointing out the
facilities offered for any child living in West Ham to be immunized
against this disease, free of charge. Over three hundred
children have been treated as a result of these posters.
A specimen of the leaflet and various forms considered
advisable to be used in connection with this scheme are shewn
below,viz:—
(1) Leaflet.
County Borough of West Ham.
DIPHTHERIA PREVENTION.
Diphtheria is a dangerous disease. In England and Wales
80 out of every 100 deaths from this infection occur in children
under 10 years of age, most are under 5 years.
The Council have arranged that any child living in West
Ham can be protected against Diphtheria Free of Charge.
The protection is not complete until three months after the
treatment, but this protection lasts for many years, if not for life.
Many children have already been safeguarded by this treatment.
All enquiries can be made at the Municipal Health Offices,
Romford Road, Stratford, E.15.
F. GARLAND COLLINS,
Medical Officer of Health
and School Medical Officer.
(2) Application form.
COUNTY BOROUCH OF WEST HAM.
Medical Officer of Health's Department.
Dear Sir (or Madam),
PROTECTION ACAINST DIPHTHERIA.
Diphtheria is one of the most dangerous diseases of childhood.
Many children die from its effects each year, while many
others arc permanently weakened as a result of this disease.
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