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In connection with this I would point out that the Local
Government Board wish it to be understood that the free provision
of diphtheria anti-toxin must not be regarded as a substitute for the
removal to hospital of a patient suffering from diphtheria, nor as
implying that the patient to whom anti-toxin has been administered
may properly be retained for treatment at home unless means are
available for his efficient isolation to the satisfaction of the medical
officer of health, but they are anxious to emphasise the fact that
the prompt administration of anti-toxin before the patient is removed
to hospital may, especially if delay in removal is inevitable, go far
towards preventing a fatal termination to an attack of diphtheria.
Medical practitioners practising in the Metropolitan Borough
of Poplar can obtain at any time (Sundays and holidays included)
by day or night, for its use within the Borough, a supply of
diphtheria anti-toxin from the Medical Officer of Health, Public
Health Offices, Bow Road (corner of Fairfield Road); and a suitable
hypodermic syringe will be supplied on loan if required, which must
be returned to me immediately after use ; provided you furnish me
with the required number of units, the name, age and address of
each patient, information as to whether the material is required for
prophylatic purposes (if so similar particulars must be given), and a
receipt for the diphtheria anti-toxin and syringe (if the latter is
required).
No diphtheria anti-toxin will be given out unless the desired
information is furnished to me.
I am, dear Sir,
Your faithfully,
(Signed) FREDK. WM. ALEXANDER,
Medical Officer of Health.
To Dr....
No
Metropolitan Borough of Poplar.
Public Health Department.
Supply of Diphtheria Anti-toxin.
Patient:
Name
Age ... Sex
Address