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Of these only one, five, three and one respectively of the four first named
diseases have been notified in this district.
Measles on the other hand has been withdrawn from the list of notifiable
diseases as from December 31st, 1919.
Disinfection.—105 Rooms have been disinfected in connection with Infectious
Disease and 98 rooms stripped and cleansed.
Bacteriological Aids were utilised in 36 cases for the purpose of confirming
the diagnosis of the disease:
Enquiries were made in every case with the object of finding contacts,
and arrangements were made, as far as possible, to keep those found
away from work until after disinfection had taken place.
The Isolation Joint Hospital has been made use of for cases of Scarlet
Fever and Diphtheria.
Disinfection of clothing and bedding has been by Steam Steriliser, and
of room walls, books and furniture by Formalin Spray and Vapour.
No primary vaccinations or re-vaccinations have been performed by the
Medical Officer of Health under the Public Health (Smallpox Prevention)
Regulations 1917, during 1919.