[Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Harrogate Borough.

Harrogate (England). Borough Council. nb2014025795.

Date:: 1947

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Credit: [Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Harrogate Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The country as a whole experienced a widespread outbreak of acute poliomeylitis during 1947 and the occurrence of 20 cases in the Borough of Harrogate was not high compared with the large number of cases in England and Wales. The outbreak of measles affected mainly children under school age, fortunately the occurring cases were very mild in character. I desire to acknowledge the support and assistance I have received from the Chairman and Members of the Health Committee. Once again I would like to record my appreciation of the work and loyalty of the Staff under present day conditions. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, D. D. PAYNE, Medical Officer of Health. Public Health Department, Municipal Offices, Harrogate.