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N.B.—These were not all from different cases, but in many instances,
chiefly of Diphtheria, further specimens were taken from the same cases
at intervals for re-examination to determine when the case in question
ceased to be infectious. In many cases this has to be repeated several
times before a negative result is reported.
Diphtheria Antitoxin.—The supply of diphtheria antitoxin
provided by the Council and kept available for use at any
time at the Council's Offices has been made full use of as occasion
required, to the great advantage of those suffering from the
disease, and the public in general.
Handbills Concerning Infectious Diseases.—Handbills
giving instructions as to the danger of, and precautions to
be taken to avoid spreading infection in, cases of Measles
and Whooping Cough, are always kept in readiness, and have
been left at all houses where these diseases were present.
The necessary knowledge as to where the diseases are present
is supplied to me chiefly by the School Authorities.
This system of notification of non-notifiable diseases by the
School Authorities, instituted in 1898, continues to work as satisfactorily
as can be expected.
Small-pox.—No cases were notified. Two cases of
"contacts" with Small-pox were notified and were kept under
observation.