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Of six babies born in 1930, one was still-born on account of
difficult labour. Four were healthy babies with negative
Wasserman. One baby was not tested; but it has remained
perfectly healthy during the first year of its life.
Post Natal Treatment.—This is important, firstly, to prevent
infection.during lactation, and secondly in the interests of any
future pregnancies. The mothers require very careful handling
to ensure their attendance after confinement. That only one failed
to attend is reasonably satisfactory.
The low percentage of positive Wassermans in the district
is more than remarkable; it is probably unparalleled in any
published statistics. It will be interesting to see if it can keep at
this low level.