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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 18 | Wandle Valley | 16-8-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Non-paralytic) | No paralysis. Complete recovery. |
| 13 | 1 | Wandle Valley | 26-8-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | Right leg still completely paralysed, left leg slightly affected. Child is still in hospital receiving treatment. |
| 14 | 6 | Tolworth | 9-9-53 | No | No | Tonsillitis | - |
| 15 | 4 | Wandle Valley | 9-9-53 | No | No | Jaundice | - |
| 16 | 6 | Queen Mary's Hospital for Children | 5-9-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Non-paralytic) | Complete recovery. |
| 17 | 1 | Grove | 8-9-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | Upper left arm paralysed. Still attending hospital for treatment. General condition not too good. |
| 18 | 10 | Wandle V alley | 9-9-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Non-paralytic) | Complete recovery. |
| 19 | 6 | Grove | 5-10-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | Very slight paralysis of left side of face. Marked improvement lately. |
| 20 | 8 | Tolworth | 28-11-53 | Yes | Yes | Ac. Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | Slight paralysis of right leg; still attending hospital once a week for exercises. General condition quite good. |