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investigation was carried out. Infection with the Sonne Dysentery
bacillus was confirmed. After suitable treatment and a series of
further investigations, she became free from infection and was
permitted to resume duty.
Although it is impossible to pinpoint the cause of this out'
break, there is substantial evidence that the canteen worker was
the source of infection. The fact that eight of the children infected
did not take school meals does not disprove this ; the probability is
that the infected children disseminated the organisms by close
contact.
SCABIES. It is somewhat unsual to have to invite atten'
tion, with pleasure, to the discontinuance of a
service provided for the benefit of the public. Such, however, is
the case with the Scabies Clinic. Scabies has now, fortunately,
ceased to exist as a public health problem in Dagenham. I take
this opportunity of expressing appreciation of the value of the
services of Mr. Farrow and Mrs. Pharaoh, Clinic attendants.
It is with pleasure that I again record my thanks to the Chair'
man and members of the Committees associated with the adminis'
tration of the health services of the Borough. I would also once
more offer my sincere thanks to my colleagues and members of the
staff for their help so readily given at all times.
I am,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
CECIL HERINGTON,
Medical Officer of Health.
Public Health Department,
Civic Centre,
Dagenham.