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was made here, in consequence of several persons having
been attacked with small-pox, most of whom appear to
have become infected in Westminster. Sanitary measures
were recommended, and 4 vaccinated.
This opportunity is taken to thank Mr. Jorden for the skill
and attention bestowed upon the cases brought to his notice.
The Lords of Her Majesty's Privy Council having requested
Dr. Seaton to make some inquiries upon the
spread of small-pox, he conferred with the Medical
Officers of Health, and the following suggestions were
brought before the notice of the Poor Board, at their
Meeting, of January 1860—
1. Issuing Notices.
2. Examination of children at parochial and other
charity schools, and making arrangements for all
unvaccinated children to be vaccinated.
3. Large employers to be communicated with for a
similar object.
4. District medical officers to inquire in houses where
they are in attendance, as to the vaccination of
the inmates.
5. Registrars to supply lists of children born within
the last 12 months, when vaccinations have not
been registered, and in those localities in which
it is deemed right by the Medical Officers of
Health, the inspectors to inquire. If it be found
that the children had not been vaccinated, notice
to be served on the parties liable.
6. House to house visitation in certain localities
where it may be deemed expedient.
7. To obtain early information of the existence of
the disease.