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doses to children on reaching the age of 5 years. 800 new cases
completed treatment and 250 old cases had extra doses.
The following figures shew the number of new cases in age
groups:—
1931 10 1936 9 1941 18
1932 3 1937 8 1942 62
1933 10 1938 13 1943 174
1934 7 1939 24 1944 446
1935 5 1940 11
Total 800
PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS)
REGULATIONS, 1925.
No occasion has arisen during the year to exercise the powers
conferred by these Regulations of prohibiting any person engaged
in the milk trade from continuing his employment.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936 (SECTION 169).
It has not been necessary to apply for an Order under this
Section for the removal of a patient to hospital.
WHOOPING COUGH.
21 cases were notified during the year by the doctors in attendance.
CHICKENPOX.
26 cases were notified by doctors.
MUMPS.
9 cases of Mumps were brought to the notice of the Department
during the year.
EPIDEMIC DIARRHOEA.
This disease becomes notifiable annually during the period
15th July to 15th October. No cases were notified.
SMALLPOX.
No cases were notified during the year.
643 children were vaccinated by the Public Vaccinator during
the year.
SCABIES.
During the war years there has been a considerable increase in
the cases of scabies requiring treatment. Arrangements were
made for the treatment to be given at the Baths First Aid Post by
the Staff on duty there, and the following statement shews the
number of cases dealt with; there were very few cases of reinfestation.
After the closure of the F.A.P., arrangements were
made to hold 4 sessions a week as required.
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