London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Malden and Coombe 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]
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WORK OF PUBLIC NURSE.
The following is a record of certain aspects of the work
done by the nurse to the public health department during the
year:—
Home visits in connection with infectious diseases (measles,
whooping cough, etc.) 917
Attendances at diphtheria immunisation clinics 34
Visits for treatment of scabies 107
Visits for treatment of head lice 267
Visits in connection with other matters, (home helps, old
people, etc.) 672