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Schools.
The sanitary condition of the Council Schools is satisfactory,
and there has been a definite improvement in certain
non-provided schools, but in some the sanitary accommodation
and facilities for washing still leave much to be
desired. Drinking water direct from the main should be
provided in all schools, but unfortunately this is not the
case at present.
Swimming Baths and Pools.
A description of the bathing facilities was given in the
report for 1935. During the year a new filtration plant of
adequate capacity was installed at the Squires Lane indoor
bath and this has brought about a very marked improvement
in the condition of the water.
THE PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER,
INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
Diphtheria.
In 1937, only n cases of diphtheria were notified as
compared with 28 in 1936 and 29 in 1935. For some years the
incidence of the disease has been low, but in 1937 the number
of cases was the lowest since reliable records have been
kept. There were no deaths.
Nine cases were removed to hospital, and two mild cases
in good class houses were kept at home.
Immunisation against Diphtheria.
During the year immunisation of the children in the
junior elementary schools was continued and practically
completed so that every child with the exception of the latest
entrants has had the opportunity of protection. Approximately
75% of these children have now been immunised.
Five hundred and sixteen children received the full
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