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DISTRIBUTION OF DISINFECTANTS.
During the year 7,809 pints of partially diluted
disinfectant fluid were distributed to applicants at the
Town Hall.
As a result of the improved system of distribution,
including the sale of proper poison bottles, the quantity
of disinfectant given away is less by 3,5i4 pints than
last year.
SHELTER FOR CONTACTS.
(3, St. James Road).
These premises, consisting of a nine-room house,
are occupied by a caretaker and are available, as
required by statute, for the accommodation of contacts
of infectious disease during the disinfection of premises.
The shelter was used on i2 occasions arising from the
Smallpox epidemic by a total of 27 adults and 20
children during the year.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
The Council's bacteriological work is carried out
by the Clinical Research Association. The following
specimens were examined during the year:—
Throat and Nasal Swabs—submitted for examination
1,224
Diphtheria bacilli present in 97
Sputum—specimens submitted for examination 252
Tubercle bacilli present in 26
Blood-serum—specimens examined 2
Widal reaction positive in -
One specimen each of faeces and urine and 26
specimens of uterine material were also examined.