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In my last report I mentioned the case of smallpox which was imported into
the Borough at the end of 1961. Fortunately no secondary cases occurred from this
importation and in this respect I would like to thank all members of the staff of
my Department who worked long hours with unfailing cheerfulness and so helped to
ensure that the disease did not spread. In mid-January, in response to an
overwhelming public demand it was found necessary to establish a vaccination clinic
in the Town-Hall for three days, this being later moved to the Public Health Annexe.
During this time some 12, 000 members of the public were vaccinated and I am grateful
to all the staff of the Borough Council who so readily offered help and without
whose assistance it would have been impossible to meet the public demand.
In conclusion may I acknowledge once again the close co-operation and help
the Public Health Department received from the Medical Practitioners in the Borough
and from all those officials, both of voluntary and national bodies, with whom at
one time or other during the year we are in contact.
I thank the members of the Council and particularly the Chairman and members
of the Public Health Committee for their interest and encouragement in the work of
the Public Health Department throughout the year.
Lastly, I wish to record my sincere thanks to all the members of my own staff
for their co-operation, interest in the work of the Department and the health and
welfare of the people in the Borough.
I beg to remain,
Your Worship, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
SUSAN M. TRACY,
Medical Officer of Health
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