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conveniences that any person discovered leaving this part
of the premises without washing his or her hands, did so
at the risk of instant dismissal.
FOOD
POISONING.
We still receive a small number of
notifiations of Food Poisoning, but
on nearly every occasion subsequent
investigation reveals that they are not within this category,
but are cases of simple diarrhoea or vomiting. True Food
Poisoning is an acute condition and is nearly always
accompanied by diarrhoea, vomiting and a rise of temperature;
there may be, in addition, skin eruptions resembling
nettle rash. Notification of Food Poisoning is
of value inasmuch as it calls for strict enquiry with regard
to origin and treatment of the food suspected.
SCABIES.
Information available to the Public
Health Department shows that there
is a tendency for this condition to diminish. No doubt
the publicity given to the subject has had good effect.
Films have been prepared and shown which clearly
demonstrate the ease with which Scabies can be cured
if the sufferers will take advice of persons competent to
give it. Much research work has been done on this
disease, and it is found that, with modern medicaments,
it is quite unnecessary to disinfect clothing and bedding,
provided that all members of the family undergo treatment
at the same time. This matter was reported to the
Health Services Committee, and after receiving the
sanction of the scheme-making authority for Air Raid
Precautions, it was decided to adapt the Cleansing
Section of one of the First Aid Posts for this purpose.
Patients will be accepted on the recommendation of their
own Doctor or a Clinic Doctor, and every endeavour will
be made to secure the presence of all members of the
household for treatment at the same time.