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Infective Diseases. 25
Of the 479 cases, 475 or 99.1 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, Bradmede Road, Haselrigge
Road, Heathbrook Road and New Park Road Schools in Clapham;
Convent of the Sacred Heart (Elementary), Hotham Road,
Huntingfield Road and Putney Church of England Felsham
Road Schools in Putney; Broadwater Road, Hillbrook Road,
Oldridge Road, Ravenstone Street, Smallwood Road and Upper
Tooting Church of England Schools in Balham; Immanuel and
Furzedown Demonstration Schools in Streatham; Defoe Road,
Sellincourt Road, Tooting Roman Catholic and Tooting Graveney
Schools in Tooting ; All Saints', Brandlehow Road, Garratt Lane,
Riversdale, St. Michael's, Waldron Road and Wandle Schools in
Wandsworth.
Swabs were taken from the throats of some of the children
examined. As the result of this swabbing eight 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 11
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.