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It will be observed that there was an increase in the number of
cases notified in 1934. The percentage of removals to the L.C.C.
Hospitals was high, but the case mortality rate was lower than that for
1933.
Information was received from the L.C.C. that 3 of the cases sent
to Hospital in the course of the year proved not to be suffering from
diphtheria.
DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION.
In April, 1934, the Borough Council approved a grant of £50 for
immunisation against diphtheria and Schick testing to be carried out
at the Violet Melchett Infant Welfare Centre for children on the
register of the Centre.
The first Clinic was held on November 20th, with an attendance
of 15. Five sessions were held altogether during 1934, 18 children being
immunised and two having the Schick test only. The response to the
small amount of propaganda already effected has been such that it
seems likely that a weekly Clinic may be required. It is found that
at least 26 children can be dealt with in the two hours, except in
those sessions in which Schick tests have to be included, as the tests
require more time than need be spent on cases for immunisation.
Diphtheria Anti-toxin.—Anti-toxin is supplied, in prophylactic and
in curative doses, free of charge to any medical practitioner requiring
it for Chelsea patients. An anti-toxin syringe, needles and steriliser
are also available. Further details will be found on page 29.
SCARLET FEVER.
Notifications.—During the year, 193 cases of Scarlet Fever were
notified, the figure for 1933 being 229. Information was received from
the L.C.C. Hospitals that 9 of the cases proved not to be Scarlet Fever.
Five " return " cases of the disease occurred during the year.
Deaths.—There was no death from Scarlet Fever during the year.