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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
Merton and Morden 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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| Case No. | Age (Years) | Hospital to which admitted | Date of Onset | Returned to Registrar General | Confirmed by Hospital | Hospital Diagnosis | Sequel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | St. Helier | 25-4-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Non-paralytic) | No paralysis. Complete recovery. |
| 2 | 5 | St. Helier | 2-6-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | Some wastage of left arm; loss of power and restriction of movement Physiotherapy now discontinued. General condition very good, apart from left arm. |
| 3 | 33 | Grove | 3-6-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | Slight limp—right leg. Still attends hospital 3 times weekly for exercises. |
| 4 | 3 | Queen Mary's Hospital for Children | 5-7-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | Unable to follow up. Family has moved from the district. |
| 5 | 5 | Queen Mary's Hospital for Children | 7-7-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | Some residual paralysis. Child still weak and must have plenty of rest. |
| 6 | 9 | Western | 8-7-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | No residual paralysis. Complete recovery. |
| 7 | 16 | St. Helier | 29-7-53 | No | No | Sub-arachnoid Haemorrhage | - |
| 8 | 6 | Cuddington | 3-8-53 | No | No | Sub-arachnoid Haemorrhage | - |
| 9 | 6 | Western | 3-8-53 | No | No | Tonsillitis | - |
| 10 | 4 | Wandle Valley | 2-8-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis | Complete recovery. |
| 11 | 9 | Cuddington | 10-8-53 | Yes | Yes | (Paralytic) Ac. Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | Child died 16.8.53. |