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Local Government Board for their sanction as prescribed in the
Infectious Diseases (Notification) Acts of 1889 and 1899. The
expenses in connection with the notification of these diseases would
in the absence of any cases, be limited to the cost of printing and
issuing circulars; while, on the other hand, should the disease be
introduced into Leyton, the early knowledge of its presence would
enable us to take measures to limit its spread.
When I point out that these diseases, when they do not
directly cause death, in a large percentage of cases leave their
victims permanently paralysed, I think there can be no difference
of opinion as to the cost being justifiable.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. FRANCIS TAYLOR.
The Committee having adopted the suggestions, the Council
passed a resolution in favour of the notification of the above
diseases; and the assent of the Local Government Board having
been obtained, arrangements have been made to carry out the
provisions of the Council's Order commencing 1st January, 1912.
BACTERIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS.
We have no Bacteriological Laboratory, but arrangements
have been made with the County Medical Officer of Health for
bacteriological examinations.
Any medical man practising in the district can obtain the
necessary swabs, &c., free of charge by applying at the Town Hall.