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A scrutiny of the above table shews that, however valuable
an Isolation Hospital may be in the treatment of Diphtheria, it
exerts practically no influence in controlling the spread of the
disease. Five secondary cases occurred in the case of 16 cases
removed to Hospital, while only one occurred in the case of 10
cases kept at home.
Provision of Diphtheria Anti-toxin. The Health Committee
had under consideration during the year, the Order of the Local
Government Board in regard to the above matter. The Medical
Officer of Health was instructed to present a report thereon, and
the following is an extract from the minutes of the Committee
meeting of 5th October, 1910:—
"Provision of Anti-diphtheria Anti-toxin.
The Medical Officer reported as follows:—
As instructed by the Committee, I beg herewith to report
on the Order issued by the Local Government Board in regard
to the above matter. The Order directs:—
1. That the Council may provide a supply of Diphtheria
toxin for the poorer inhabitants of the district;
2. That the Council may provide medical assistance in
nection with the use of such Anti-toxin so supplied;