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which it would appear that the notification of Tuberculosis is efficiently carried
out. There were no cases of wilful neglect or of refusal to notify Tuberculosis
in any form.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS. 1925.
It has not been found necessary to take any action under the above Regulations,
relating to Tuberculous employees in the Milk Trade.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. 1936. SECTION 172. COMPULSORY REMOVAL
TO HOSPITAL OF CASES OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS.
No action was necessary under the above Section.
DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION.
During the year, 459 children completed the full course of Immunisation, as
follows:-
Under 5 years of age: 261
5 - 15 years of age: 198
In addition, children received a third (booster) injection.
The following is the estimated percentage of children resident in the district
who have received Immunisation at any time up to 31st December, 1947:-
Under 5 years of age: 48$
5 - 15 years of age: 55^
SCABIES (PUBLIC HEALTH) NO. 1 ORDER. 1944.

I am,
Yours faithfully,
ARTHUR L. HYATT, M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P.
ACTING MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH.