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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
Surbiton 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION.
| Children treated at Clinics. | Children treated by General Practitioners | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary immunisations | 350 | 445 |
| Re-inforcement doses | 130 | 104 |
The division into children of school age and those under is:-
| Children of School age | Children under School age. | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary immunisations | 129 | 666 |
| Re-inforcement doses | 233 | 1 |
The following table shows the number of immunisations carried out during the year 1944 to 1953.
| Year | Immunisations | Re-inforcements. |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 196 | - |
| 1945 | 326 | - |
| 1946 | 696 | - |
| 1947 | 482 | 104 |
| 1948 | 812 | 148 |
| 1949 | 740 | 449 |
| 1950 | 709 | 407 |
| 1951 | 763 | 816 |
| 1952 | 613 | 325 |
| 1953 | 795 | 234 |
VACCINATION.
The number of vaccinations carried out in the Borough by the General Practitioners and doctors at the clinics are as follows:-
| Vaccinations | Re-vaccinations. | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic doctors | 171 | 1 |
| General Practitioners | 446 | 225 |
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
The water throughout the district is furnished by the
Metropolitan Water Board, and is a constant supply of excellent
quality. Monthly reports by the Board are supplied giving details
of their chemical and bacteriological examinations.
PUBLIC CLEANSING.
Refuse end Salvage Collection.
The rate of the collection of refuse and salvage, except when
Bank Holidays interfered with collection, was maintained at once in
every seven days.
Cessoool Emptying.
On request cesspools are emptied by the Council and others
are done by private contract.
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