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ventilation, to see whether milk is necessary and to see that it is
supplied in accordance with the regulations; to note the surroundings
and state of the patient and to co-operate with the doctor and help him
in urging removal to hospital if indicated ; further, to report to me if
it is considered that a nurse should be in attendance, upon which request
a nurse is supplied at once. Where no doctor is in attendance, the
Health Visitors advise treatment in respect of simple things, such as
ulcerated lip, etc., but if the child is at all ill, pressure is brought to
bear to call in a doctor.
Whooping Cough.
This disease is not notifiable, but where, as through the school
notices, we are informed of a case, the Health Visitor calls where time
allows.
Vaccination.
No vaccinations by the Medical Officer of Health under the Smallpox
Regulations, 1917, were carried out.
I am indebted to Mr. E. S. Elliott, Vaccination Officer, for the
following statement:—