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ISOLATION HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION.
The arrangements with the Borough of Acton remained
throughout 1937, that infectious diseases, as far as possible,
be treated at the Acton Isolation Hospital.
The following cases were admitted to this hospital:—
Scarlet Fever 321
Diphtheria 60
Measles 4
Erysipelas 7
Chickenpox 1
Whooping Cough 5
Tonsilitis 1
Eczema 1
Influenza 1
SUPPLY OF ANTI-TOXIN.
The Borough Council continued to supply free of charge to
any medical practitioner for use in the Borough, diphtheria
anti-toxin, tetanus anti-toxin and anti-streptococcal serum,
as well as diphtheria prophylactic and the fluid for Schick test.
During office hours these are to be obtained from the Public
Health Department, and at all other times from the Ambulance
House adjoining the Fire Station in St. John's Road.
TUBERCULOSIS.
During 1937, 128 new cases of tuberculosis were notified,
109 of pulmonary tuberculosis, and 19 non-pulmonary. 106
cases were removed from the register during the 12 months,
and at the 31st December, 517 names remained on the register,
435 of which were pulmonary and 82 non-pulmonary.
The institutional treatment of tuberculosis is the responsibility
of the Middlesex County Council.
123 patients were admitted to hospitals or sanatoria during
the year, while in the same period, 107 patients were discharged.
An environmental form concerning all cases is received
through the courtesy of the County Tuberculosis Officer, and
appropriate action is taken when called for.
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