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PUERPERAL FEVER AND PUERPERAL PYREXIA.
The number of cases notified was, as follows:—
Puerperal Fever 13
Puerperal Pyrexia 37
Facilities are provided by the Council for assistance in the
diagnosis and treatment of these cases. These facilities include
the provision of the services of a consultant and of a nurse where
necessary. We also undertake bacteriological examinations and
arrange for the admission of patients to hospital where this is
desired.
Facilities
No. of Cases
Second Opinions
2
Nursing provided
2
Bacteriological examinations
Nil
Admitted to Hospital
41
DISINFECTION.
Disinfection of premises and of articles exposed to infection
is insisted upon in all cases of notifiable infectious disease. Respect
is always had as far as possible to the convenience and comfort
of the householder. Rooms are sealed up for disinfection and
beds, bedding, clothes and other articles are removed and disinfected
at the station.
I am very glad to be able to report that the new station is
now open and in full working order, although a few details yet
remain to be completed. By careful arrangement it was found
possible to maintain a satisfactory disinfection service during the
transition without recourse to outside help. The change over
was complete early in September and the cleansing station was
opened for the reception of school-children in the first week of
October. In one respect the planning has been found to be
defective, the accommodation provided for the school nurse
was insufficient. It was understood that accommodation was