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There were 9 deaths from respiratory tuberculosis and NIL
from other forms of tuberculosis during the year.
International certificates.—During the year 3,359(2,201) certificates
of inoculation or vaccination were submitted by persons
travelling abroad for the authentication of the signature of the
medical practitioner concerned. This authentication is required
under the World Health Organisation agreement.
Visiting.—The investigation of cases of food poisoning are
made by the Food Inspectors; and the London County Council
Health Visitors visit cases of puerperal pyrexia, ophthalmia neonatorum,
infective enteritis and tuberculosis.
The two Borough Council Visitors investigate all other cases of
infectious disease (in addition to their work in connection with
elderly people which is reported under "Care of the Aged") and
during the year they made 535 (1,437) visits in the course of these
investigations.
Bacteriological examinations.—The number of examinations
made in connection with infectious disease was 265 (743).
Vaccination and immunisation.—The following figures relate
to inoculations given at Paddington clinics by the staff of the
London County Council and by local practitioners and have been
supplied by the Divisional Medical Officer.