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Infective Diseases 23
Of the 386 cases, 382 or 98.9 per cent., were removed to
hospital and no difficulty was experienced in having cases
removed promptly.
The Medical Officers of the London County Council made
inspections of the Bonneville Road, Haselrigge Road, Larkhall
Lane, St. Andrew's Street, St. Mary's, St. Alphonsus Road,
Stonhouse Street and Telferscot Road Schools in Clapham;
Convent of the Sacred Heart (Elementary), Hotham Road,
Huntingfield Road, Putney Church of England Felsham Road,
and Putney Roman Catholic Schools in Putney; Broadwater
Road, Fircroft Road, Hearnville Road, Ravenstone and Smallwood
Road Schools in Balham; Immanuel School in Streatham;
Defoe, Ensham, Sellincourt Road and Tooting Graveney Schools
in Tooting; Brandlehow Road, Garratt Lane, Magdalen Road,
Merton Road, Riversdale, St. Michael's, Swaffield Road, Waldron
Road, Wandle and West Hill Schools in Wandsworth.
Swabs were taken from the throats of some of the children
examined. As the result of this swabbing 14 cases were found
to be positive. All the cases were swabbed again and not readmitted
to school until a negative result was obtained. Every
positive or suspicious case was visited and all necessary precautions
taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
During the year 62 tubes of anti-toxin were issued to medical
practitioners for use in cases of Diphtheria.
Clinics for Immunisation against Diphtheria.
The Council holds two clinics which were established ten
years ago for the testing and immunisation of children against
Diphtheria. They are situated in Wandsworth and Balham,
and a weekly session is held at each Clinic. The work is carried
out by the Council's staff.
The addresses and times of the Clinics are as follows:—
The Clinic,
Municipal Buildings,
Fairfield Street,
Wandsworth.
Every Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 3.30 p.m.