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C(3). Diphtheria Immunisation.
The Scheme for the immunisation of children against
Diphtheria was continued throughout the year, and the following
table will indicate the number of cases dealt with :
No. of applications received during the year 1,688
No. of first injections given 1,688
No. of second injections given 1,505
No. of third injections given 120
A comparison of these figures with those for 1940 reveals
the results of the efforts of this Department in this connection.
C(4). Smallpox.
An arrangement exists between the London County
Council and the Erith Borough Council for accommodation for
cases occurring within the district.
C (5). Disinfection of Premises after Infectious Disease.
Following the removal of cases of infectious disease, tuberculosis,
etc., 93 premises were disinfected, whilst enquiries to
obtain particulars regarding 63 cases of tuberculosis were
undertaken. The Council have a steam disinfector at the
Isolation Hospital, at which clothing, bedding, etc., are disinfected,
in addition to the disinfections carried out for the
hospital itself.
C(6). Laboratory Facilities.
Examination of pathological specimens, and other laboratory
work for the District, are undertaken by the Kent County
Laboratory, Sessions House, Maidstone.