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epidemic of measles occurring in children of school age was unaccompanied
by serious complications, as is shown by the report
of the "following-up" of cases by the school nurses.
Maternity and Child Welfare.
The war-time nurseries for children of mothers engaged in wartime
industry, of which there are eight non-residential and one
residential, under the control of the Maternity and Child Welfare
Committee, continued to function smoothly throughout the year.
No serious outbreak of infection occurred in any nursery, and the
universally high standard of health and happiness of the children
was evidence of the efficiency of the work of the supervisor, matrons
and their staff. With the increasing birth rate, the midwifery
service, operating under difficult conditions of war-time, proved
adequate for all the calls made upon it. The availability of transport
for midwives during "black-out" hours proved to be of great value
to the efficiency of the service. Mrs. J. Kent Parsons, M.B.E.,
Superintendent, who was due to retire two years ago, has continued
another year to give most energetic and untiring services for the
welfare of the mothers and children of the district. The Health
Visitor's work in the homes and at the Health Centres has contributed
much to the maintenance of health among the expectant and nursing
mothers and children under five.
In conclusion I wish to acknowledge the support and encouragement
given to myself and the departments for which 1 am responsible
to you, Mr. Mayor, the Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough
Council.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
G. Hamilton Hogben,
Medical Officer of Health
and School Medical Officer.