[Report 1949] / Medical Officer of Health, Lincoln City.

  • Lincoln (England). City Council.
Date:
1949
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Credit: [Report 1949] / Medical Officer of Health, Lincoln City. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    1 There were 9 cases of Acute Poliomyelitis notified during the latter part of the year. There were no deaths certified from this cause. Owing to the presence of Poliomyelitis, operations for tonsils and adenoids ceased on 9th September and they had not recommenced at the end of the year. There were 4 isolated cases of Food Poisoning ; all the patients recovered. It is of the utmost importance that persons engaged in the preparation of food should pay every attention to personal cleanliness. During the year a special investigation was made of all food premises and opportunity was taken to emphasise the need for strict personal hygiene, particularly the washing of hands after using the sanitary convenience. In conclusion, I wish to thank all members of the Council for their keen interest in the various problems put before them in connection with the health of the City and express my thanks to all staffs engaged in the work of the Health Services for their interest and devotion to the work entrusted to them. I have the honour to remain, Your obedient Servant, M. L. BERY, Medical Officer of Health.