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and medical inspection both work in that direction. In the work
of examining and cleansing of the children the services of the
Lady Health Visitor have been invaluable.
During the year there has not been any epidemic of either
Measles or Whooping Cough, nor has it been found necessary to
close any school or class for the occurrence of infectious disease.
Infantile Mortality, 1907.
Early in the year the position of Barking Town in relation
to this question was discussed by the Council, and several recommendations
were adopted, and subsequently carried into effect.
These recommendations were:
(a) That a register of all births be kept in the Public
Health Department, giving particulars as to parentage,
environment, food, number in family, etc. This was begun
on April 1st, and all the registered births were visited and
generally looked after. This item is now working more
efficiently by the adoption of the Notification of Births, Act,
1907, which came into force in the district on January 1st,
1908.
(b) The appointment of a Lady Health Visitor.
This appointment was made on 9th April, and the lady
commenced her duties on the 27th of May.
I am of opinion that her services have been of the greatest
possible value to the district, and especially in the poorest