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In addition to the figures set out above there is evidence that
a number of families are seeking immunisation at the hands of their
family physicians.
Two children developed clinical diphtheria during the course
of their immunisation, but before immunity could be established.
In each case the attack was extremely mild and no complications
ensued.
Arrangements have been made to visit two further schools for
the purpose of immunisation during 1935.
The cost of immunisation works out at approximately 2s. 6d.
per person immunised.
Supervision of Cases discharged from Isolation Hospital.
—Following the appointment of the new Health Visitor for general
Public Health services it has been possible to arrange a systematic
visitation of all cases of infectious disease after discharge from the
Isolation Hospital. This has proved of great service and is, in my
opinion, a valuable addition to the preventative measures undertaken
by the Council. Not only is it possible to give valuable
advice to cases who might otherwise abstain from seeking medical
attention, but, in addition, the visits paid by the Health Visitor
have also resulted in subsequent visits by medical attendants, which
might not otherwise have occurred. The work of supervision has
also enabled us to check the effect of treatment in the Isolation
Hospital, and I am happy to state that the information so received
has been most satisfactory. This work will be extended during the
incoming year when the period of detention in hospital of scarlet
fever cases is reduced.
Typhoid Fever (including Paratyphoid).—No cases of typhoid
fever or paratyphoid were notified during the year. One case
occurred during 1933.
Puerperal Fever and Puerperal Pyrexia.—Two cases of
puerperal fever and 2 of puerperal pyrexia were notified in Southgate
during the year as against 1 and 5 in 1933.
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