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INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
There has been a reduction in the incidence and fatality of
some of the infectious diseases.
The number of cases of diphtheria has fallen from 479 in 1938
to 249 and the deaths from 15 to two. There were no deaths
from measles, but the number of cases of whooping cough has
increased from 508 in 1938 to 1,599 in 1939, and the deaths from
three to 12
The number of cases of dysentery has fallen from 179 to seven;
puerperal infections from 57 to 38 and tuberculosis from 621 to
535. The number of notifications of ophthalmia neonatorum has
risen from 21 to 32.
The deaths from cancer during the year were 575 as against
604 in 1938.
Immunisation against Diphtheria.
The two Immunisation Clinics have been open continuously
throughout the year, and 693 persons have attended. The solution
now used for routine immunisation is Alum Precipitated Toxoid
(A.P.T.), two injections being given. For persons over 15 two
injections of Toxoid Anti-toxin Floccules (T.A.F.) are given.
The Clinics have been open for 12 years and during that time
6,723 persons have been protected as shown by a negative reaction
to the re-Schick Test.
The addresses, days and times of the Clinics are:—
Municipal Buildings,
Fairfield Street, Wandsworth.
Wednesdays, 2 to 3.30 p.m.
91, Bedford Hill,
Balham.
Fridays, 2 to 3.30 p.m.