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It must, therefore, be of great interest to you as a parent to
realize that your child can be protected from Diphtheria by a very
simple form of treatment, which consists in giving- three injections
under the skin of the arm at weekly intervals. The treatment is
harmless : there is no pain or discomfort: it causes no sore, leaves
no scar, and, in practically every case, affords complete protection.
Full protection against diphtheria is not developed immediately
following the treatment, but becomes established within
about three months, remaining, thereafter, effective for a number
of years. This treatment is provided free of charge for any child
living in West Ham.
If you desire your child to be protected in this way will you
please complete the attached form and return it to me at:—
THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICES,
ROMFORD ROAD,
STRATFORD, E.15.
You will then be notified when and where to take your child
for treatment.
Yours faithfully,
F. GARLAND COLLINS,
Medical Officer of Health,
and School Medical Officer.
February, 1934.
I desire that my child/children should be protected against
Diphtheria.
Infant Welfare Centre or
Name of Child. Age. School attended (if any).
Signed
Parent or Guardian.
Address
Date
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