Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 North | 32 | 565 | – | 597 |
Hackney South-West | 43 | 301 | – | 344 |
Hackney South-East | 16 | 210 | – | 226 |
Hackney Hospital, etc. | – | – | 2 | 2 |
Totals | 91 | 1,076 | 2 | 1,169 |
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.