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Two children died from Diphtheria, giving a mortality rate of
0.02 per 1,000 population; this compares with that of 0.06 for the
country.
In my Report for the year 1932 I called attention to the
fact that it was possible by means of Schick testing and inoculation
to determine what children were liable to catch Diphtheria
if exposed to infection, and that by means of inoculation
such persons could be rendered immune from Diphtheria.
So far no steps have been taken in the District to make
facilities available for the inhabitants to obtain this testing and
immunisation.
The latter consists of a course of injections and I hope during
1934 to submit a scheme to the Council whereby such service
might be made available for the District through the General
Practitioners of the area.
LEGISLATION IN FORCE IN THE DISTRICT.
Sanitary Administration. Adoptive Acts.
The position has not been altered since my Annual Report for
1932, and for information in this respect reference thereto is advised.
BYE-LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
The position with regard to these has not altered since my
Annual Report for 1932, and for information in this respect reference
thereto is advised.
HOSPITALS.
The position with regard to Hospitals has not altered since
my Report for last year, and for information in respect to these
reference thereto is advised.
TUBERCULOSIS (COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX SCHEM).
The following statement shows the total number of beds
belonging to, or reserved for the sole use of, the County Council
during 1933.