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There are various reagents that may be used for the immunisation
of children against Diphtheria, but I consider it wise to use
T.A.F. (Toxoid Antitoxin Floccules), as this reagent gives the
least reaction and can be used for adults and children alike. It
would appear, moreover, that the best results are obtained by the
use of this reagent.
In all, 533 individuals received three injections each. This
is a decided improvement on the figures of last year when only
about 55 individuals received such treatment.
At the end of 1936 no case of Diphtheria had occurred in children
who had been immunised. There were, however, only 68 cases of
Diphtheria in Enfield, and I do not think any definite conclusion
should be drawn from such small figures.
TYPHOID AND PARATYPHOID FEVER.
Three cases of Typhoid Fever were notified during the year.
There was one death during the year, which occurred outside
the District.
POLIOMYELITIS.
One case of this disease was notified during the year.
CEREBRO-SPINAL FEVER.
One case of this disease was notified during the year, which
proved fatal.
ENCEPHALITIS LETHARGICA.
No cases of this disease were notified during the year.
MEASLES AND GERMAN MEASLES.
As from the beginning of 1932, Measles and German Measles
were made non-notifiable in Enfield with the consent of the Minister
of Health.
Some idea of the extent of these diseases can be obtained,
however, by the fact that 369 cases of Measles and 9 cases of German
Measles were excluded from the schools during the year. These
figures compare with 15 cases of Measles and 2 cases of German
Measles for last year.