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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
Carshalton 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]
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TABLE 16.
SCARLET FEVER—MULTIPLE CASES, 1947.
| Ward. | No. of houses in which occurred. | Total Houses. | Total Cases. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Case. | 2 Cases. | |||
| St. Helier North | 12 | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| St. Helier South | 6 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| St. Helier West | 9 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| North-East | 8 | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| North-West | 15 | - | 15 | 15 |
| Central | 4 | - | 4 | 4 |
| South-East | 8 | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| South-West | 9 | - | 9 | 9 |
| Whole District | 71 | 6 | 77 | 83 |
Diphtheria.
For the first time in the history of the district there was no case
of diphtheria among the resident popvlation outside the hospitals.
Four cases were notified from Queen Mary's Hospital, two among the
patients and two in the nursing staff. Incidence rates were accordingly :
All cases 0.06 per 1,000 population
Residents 0.03 per 1,000 population
There were no deaths.
The incidence rates among the resident population since 1934 were as follows:
| Year | Cases | Incidence per 1,000 | Year | Cases | Incidence per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 66 | 1.73 | 1941 | 26 | 0.45 |
| 1935 | 58 | 1.13 | 1942 | 23 | 0.40 |
| 1936 | 53 | 0.95 | 1943 | 7 | 0.12 |
| 1937 | 47 | 0.80 | 1944 | 7 | 1.12 |
| 1938 | 33 | 0.57 | 1945 | 15 | 0.27 |
| 1939 | 14 | 0.23 | 1946 | 4 | 0.06 |
| 1940 | 45 | 0.77 | 1947 | 2 | 0.03 |
The number of swabs examined for diphtheria under the Council's
arrangements was 67, none of which was positive.
Diphtheria Immunisation.
The District Council continued to be responsible in their dual
capacity as Welfare and Sanitary Authority for immunisation against
diphtheria.
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