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Since typhoid is spread by means of the excretal discharges, whether
in the sufferer or in the carrier, means of prevention are obvious, but
even so, year by year cases of typhoid arise from no known source, such
cases, provided they are not working in connection with food, only
manage to infect their immediate contacts before adequate steps can be
taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Where such an unsuspected
case or carrier is working in connection with food, an explosive outbreak
is often the result.
I must again express the appreciation of the Public Health Department
for the interest always shown in the work of the Department by
the Chairman, Councillor D. F. A. Fox, and the members of the Public
Health Committee and for their unvarying support of the Department.
Dr. King, who undertook the administration of the Department
during the summer holidays, and the Deputy Medical Officer of Health,
Dr. C. F. Stott, who visited a number of old and infirm people and cases
of infectious disease during the year, have given invaluable service.
I have to thank Mr. Stedman for his good work as Administrative
Assistant, Mrs. K. N. Kay, who since her appointment to the Public
Health Department has done my secretarial work most efficiently and
conscientiously, and Miss M. Stagg, whose accurate work in connection
with the housing schedules has been commended by the Senior Housing
Inspector.
Mention has been made earlier of several members of the staff but
I must conclude by saying that all members of the Department have been
loyal and competent in carrying out their duties.
G. H. DART,
Medical Officer of Health.