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not worthwhile immunising against. The reverse is of course nearer the true
situation, i.e. , the higher the level of immunisation in the child population
the fewer will be the cases of diphtheria.
The Public Health Inspectors visit most cases to make enquiries as to the
source of infection and to trace contacts.
The thirteen cases of food poisoning occurred amongst the staff of a
private Nursing Home. The source of infection was never found but several
of the staff were from foreign countries and it was assumed that a snack
prepared by one of them was the cause. Adequate isolation and other precautions
were taken and no cases occurred amongst the patients in the Nursing
Home.
The cases of Tuberculosis removed for treatment are usually sent to Clare
Hall Sanatorium, South Mimms, other patients with an infectious disease being
sent to Coppett's Wood Hospital, Muswell Hill, N.10.
INTEENATIONAL VACCINATION CERTIFICATES.
At the end of 1952 a new form was introduced for International Vaccination
Certificates requiring authentication of the signature of the doctor performing
vaccination or inoculation of persons proceeding overseas. During the year
272 such certificates were authenticated and marked with the internationally
agreed s tamp.
MASS RADIOGRAPHY.
In pursuance of the continuous campaign against Tuberculosis, the Mass
Radiography Unit of the North West Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board visited
the district during March and April, operating at several points in the district,
including the car park outside the Public Health Department, from 28th March to
9th April.
Appointments were made for factory staffs but the general public could walk
straight in during the appropriate sessions. Although we did not obtain any
definite figures from the Organising Secretary, I understand that the Unit was
well attended.