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In spite of the fact that the patient had wandered about with the
rash well out for three or four days, only one case of Smallpox occurred
amongst the contacts, namely, a brother-in-law of the patient, who lived
in an adjoining Borough.
As a result of the close co-operation existing between the Board of
Guardians and the Public Health Department, extra facilities for
vaccination of contacts and the public generally were early made available,
and were advertised by means of posters displayed throughout the
Borough. From returns received from the Public Vaccinators it would
appear that approximately 270 persons were vaccinated or re-vaccinated
during this little outbreak.
SHELTER AND CLEANSING STATION.
During the year eight persons were accommodated in the Council's
shelter. Seven were contacts of the Smallpox case reported above, and one
was a casual who had been in contact with Smallpox and had refused
re-vaccination. He could not be detained in the Casual Wards until the
expiry of the quarantine period and was offered accommodation in the
Council's Shelter, and was paid 1s. per day during his detention.
VACCINATION.
The Vaccination Officer, Mr. P. Ryan, has kindly furnished me with
the following particulars regarding vaccination in the Borough:—