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Southgate 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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VI. LABORATORY WORK.
Pathological and bacteriological examinations are carried
out by the laboratory at St. George's Hospital, by arrangement
with the District Council.
During the year, 457 specimens were sent and reports received as follows:—
| Disease Suspected. | Positive. | Negative. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 71 | 260 | 331 |
| Typhoid Fever | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Phthisis | 21 | 89 | 110 |
| Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | ... | 2 | 2 |
| Gonorrhoea | ... | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 96 | 361 | 457 |
Diphtheria Antitoxin is always kept in stock at the
Public Health Department at the Town Hall and issued to
all medical practitioners on application at anv time.
Influenza vaccine for prophylactic use is also available.
Via. ADOPTIVE ACTS, BYE-LAWS, AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO PUBLIC HEALTH IN
FORCE IN THE DISTRICT.
Local or Adoptive Acts.
The Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Act, 1890.
The Southgate Urban District Council Act, 1913.
Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1890, parts 2,
3, and 5.