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Careful observation has been made as to the occurrence of
secondary cases of Scarlet Fever or Diphtheria, and it was found that
after the cessation of routine fumigation there was no increase in
the number of secondary cases.
The following table shows the number of secondary cases
which occurred after the removal of the primary case to hospital:—
Scarlet Fever Diphtheria.
No. removed No. of No. removed No.of
to hospital secondary to hospital secondary
cases cases
Fumigation carried out 51 9 21 1
Fumigation discontinued 144 7 30 2
The cases of Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria notified in each
ward during each month of the year are shown in the following
table:—