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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
Hackney 1936
[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 follows:—
| Public Vaccinators' Districts. | At Surgery or elsewhere other than at Home. | At Home. | At Institutions. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney North | 50 | 582 | - | 632 |
| Hackney South-West | 38 | 288 | — | 326 |
| Hackney South-East | 20 | 231 | — | 251 |
| Hackney Hospital, etc. | — | -— | — | — |
| Totals | 108 | 1,101 | — | 1,209 |
There were three prosecutions of parents who neglected to have
children vaccinated and fines of 10s. 0d. and 10s. 6d. costs in two
cases and 5s. 0d. and 10s. 6d. costs in the third case were imposed.
A summary of the proceedings under the Vaccination Acts
during the year is given on page 135.
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.