London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Hackney 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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The number of successful vaccinations and re-vaccinations performed by the Public Vaccinators and Deputy Public Vaccinators during the year were as follow:-

Public Vaccinators' Districts.At Surgery or elsewhere other than at Home.At Home.At Institutions.Total.
Hackney North32565597
Hackney South-West43301344
Hackney South-East16210226
Hackney Hospital, etc.22
Totals911,07621,169

There was one prosecution of a parent who neglected to have
a child vaccinated and a fine of £1 was imposed.
A summary of the proceedings under the Vaccination Acts
during the year is given on page 139.
No vaccinations were performed during the year by the Medical
Officer of Health or his Deputy under the powers contained in the
Public Health (Smallpox Prevention) Regulations, 1917.