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a source of constant surprise and education to find that having made
what was thought to be full enquiry, some vital point emerges purely
casually in the course of conversation.
The most fruitful method of attack on Poliomyelitis—apart from
contact supervision—does not yet appear to have been finalised,
although it may well be that in due course a suitable vaccine will
emerge. It certainly does not seem that at the moment Gamma
Globulin produces a satisfactory answer.
Infective Hepatitis.
As you know I made a special report on an outbreak of this disease
which related primarily to Oglethorpe Primary and Junior Schools and
which largely covered the period January to July, 1954. I have
included below substantial portions of this report so that a permanent
record of the outbreak may be available.
Nature of Disease.
Infective Hepatitis is notifiable in the Eastern Region under the
Jaundice Regulations 1943.
The illness is usually, but not always, characterised by a general
upset followed by Jaundice lasting from one to ten weeks, and its
control is complicated considerably by the illness frequently being
typical.
It is thought to be caused by a virus which may spread through
infected hands, food or articles. The question of " carriers " is still
undecided.