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Infectious Diseases, Total Notification—102.
In the middle of Octobcr a baby died of Enteritis at Northolt. As I thought
there might be a connection between this case and other cases of Enteritis occurring
just outside the Uxbridge Rural Area, I at once visited the home: The father of the
deceased child was a milker, so I issued an order for him to refrain from milking.
Between the 15th and 29th of October, 5 more cases occurred, the last being the
milker himself. By several tests done by the Clinical Research Association, and the
Ministry of Health, it was proved to be Bacillary Dysentery—a rare disease in this
country. I was much relieved by getting these cases removed to the Joint Hospital
(Observation Block) and all the patients recovered. The conclusion arrived at as to
the source of the original infection, was that a soldier brought back the infection from
overseas. In February a case of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (Spotted Fever) was
reported at Northolt. The case occurred in one of the better class houses. I regret
to say that the case ended fatally, but although there were several contacts no further
cases occurred.
Housing.
There is a great shortage of houses. Overcrowding has been noticed on very
many occasions, and there appeared to be no immediate remedy. I reported to you
that Harefield needed 100 new houses, and all the other parishes were also in need of
houses. On the map of the Rural District sent to the Ministry of Health, I was
asked to colour in anv part of the District that was particularly unhealthy. I was
very glad to be able to avoid colouring the map as suggested. I have seen the plans
of the houses submitted to you by your architects, and they appear everything that