[Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Middlesbrough County Borough.

Middlesbrough (England). County Borough Council.

Date:: 1967

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Reference is made in the body of the Report to the computer programming of immunisation which started during this year, and which we are confident will help in the drive to increase the numbers immunised. In the section of the Report dealing with the work of the Health Visiting Staff, reference is made on page 24 to the action taken when it appeared likely that a case of polio had occurred. Ultimately this case proved not to be poliomyelitis. However, had we waited until a definite diagnosis was established, we would have lost valuable time in attempting to control the spread of infection. Work proceeded apace on the building of the Training Centres, Nursery and Special Care Unit at Thorntree, and it appeared likely that the buildings would be brought into use before Middlesbrough as an Authority ceased to exist, and, indeed, the Erimus Training Centre was formally opened in March, 1968. In this last Report I would like to thank all members of the staff of the Department for their loyalty and their conscientious work. I would also like to extend my thanks to the Chairman. Vice-Chairman, and Members of the Health Committee who have given me support and encouragement over the years. I have the honour to be, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, ROBERT TAYLOR, Medical Officer of Health.