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The operation of the diphtheria immunisation scheme
was again amended during the year, when the immunisation
by one injection of A.P.T. was discontinued. (Details
on page 98 of the Report).
With regard to notifiable infectious diseases, the total
number was below the average for the past 10 years.
Air Raid Precautions, during the latter part of the year
particularly, became a very important and considerable
item in the work of the department generally, and early
in 1939 a temporary staff was engaged to assist with the
multifarious duties falling under this heading.
Dr. G. Ivor Davies, the Deputy Medical Officer of Health
and Tuberculosis Officer, resigned his appointment with
this Council in November consequent upon his appointment
as Medical Superintendent to the Kelling Sanatorium,
Holt, Norfolk.
Dr. F. M. Day commenced duties in his stead in
January, 1939.
It is my pleasure, once again, to express my appreciation
of the kindness and consideration shown to me by the
Chairman and members of the Public Health and Maternity
and Child Welfare Committees, and to record my thanks
to the members of the staff for their loyal co-operation.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. B. HOWELL,
Medical Officer of Health.