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Comparison of the 1940 attendances with those of
1939 might give a somewhat false impression, owing to
the fact that the outbreak of hostilities seriously
interfered with the work of the Clinic. During the
first few months of 1940, the pre-1939 standard was
regained. Later in the year, undoubtedly as a result
of general and local intensified propaganda, the
numbers still further increased, particularly in
November and December.
The increase in the number of immunisations is most
gratifying, especially at the present time, when abnormal
conditions resulting from the war greatly
magnify the risk of widespread epidemics.
At the time of writing this report, it is quite
evident that the figures for 1941 will easily surpass
anything yet attained in Southgate. It should however
be pointed out that these results give no grounds whatever
for complacency, but should rather act as an incentive
to even greater effort.
The total number of persons attending the Clinic
for immunisation from the commencement of the scheme
in March 1933, until December 31st, 1940, has been
3,672.
(b) against Typhoid.-
Immunisation against typhoid was carried out at the
Isolation Hospital to a limited extent during 1940.
Members of the Casualty Services personnel numbering
60 were so protected.
(c) against Colds.-
Inoculation against the common cold has been offered
to members of the Town Hall Staff for several years
past. The number of persons inoculated during 1940
numbered 75.
TYPHOID FEVER (including Paratyphoid). Eight cases of
typhoid fever were notified during the year, as against
1 in 1939.
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