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Scarlet Fever.
The total notifications received numbered 904 and the total removals
were 899. Of these, 62 cases were later certified to be not suffering from
Scarlet Fever, leaving a total of 842 cases, the attack-rate being 5.6
per 1,000 of population.
6 deaths occurred, giving a fatality rate of 0.7 per cent.
Diphtheria.
The total notifications received numbered 570 and the total removals
to hospital were 568. 86 patients were certified to be suffering from other
diseases, leaving a total of 484 cases, the attack-rate being 3.2 per 1,000
of population.
18 deaths occurred, giving a fatality rate of 3.7 per cent.
Diphtheria Immunisation.
Since the closing of our Immunisation Clinic, occasional requests
for treatment have been received. During the year arrangements were
made with the Hackney Borough Council for such applicants to be dealt
with at their Clinic, the Poplar Council paying a sum of 10s. for a complete
Immunisation and certificate, and 2s. 6d. for a certificate of natural
immunity. These charges are on the undertaking that the Poplar children
do not require a special clinic.
The number completed under this arrangement up to 31st December,
1933, was 5.
Diphtheria Anti-toxin.
306,000 units of diphtheria anti-toxin were issued to medical
practitioners during the year.
The supply of anti-toxin is kept at the Public Health Office and is
available day or night for the use of medical practitioners in the Borough.
Care is taken to see that old stock is renewed in accordance with the
instructions on each phial.
"Carriers".
During the year information was received from the London County
Council of 18 patients referred to the "Carrier" Clinic. Two of the