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A certain number of beds will be set aside for abnormal
cases.
The School is most efficiently equipped and it is hoped
that Hammersmith mothers will readily seek admission.
The efforts of your Council have been, as in the past,
considerably augmented by those of the Voluntary
Societies engaged in this branch of the Public Health
Services of the Borough.
With regard to infectious diseases, the total number
notified was above the average for the past 10 years.
This was due to the biennial epidemic of measles and to
an increase in the number of cases of diphtheria.
Diphtheria has been prevalent throughout the whole of
the year and the highest number of cases was recorded in
the Borough.
The Council has now approved a scheme for immunisatior
and it is to be hoped that the residents of the Borough will
take advantage of the opportunity of having their childreD
protected from this dreaded disease.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. B. HOWELL,
Medical Officer of Health.