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ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
The number of cases of Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria notified
during the year has shown a further decrease, the figures being
as follows:—
1923 1922 1921
Scarlet Fever 179 463 1,320
Diphtheria 149 189 322
Of the Scarlet Fever cases 117 were admitted to the hospital,
and of the Diphtheria cases 108 were admitted.
The remainder with the exception of a few cases which were
received into other hospitals were treated at home. Those treated
at home were supervised to ensure the maintenance of proper
isolation.
Tracheotomy was performed on three cases for severe
laryngeal obstruction.
The great feature of the year was that no death occurred
among those admitted to hospital.
There is no resident medical officer. The medical officer of
health is in sole medical charge, assisted by Dr. Kennedy, a local
practitioner, who attends in emergencies.
The hospital maintains its popularity and many letters have
been received from parents testifying to the kindness and consideration
shown to their children by the matron and nurses.