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SMALL-POX.—Nine cases of Small-Pox were notified
during the year, all of which were removed to Hospital. One
case was returned home as not suffering from Small-Pox, thus
giving a total of eight cases, equal to an attack-rate of 0'05 per
1,000 of the population.
Case 1.—G.L. Male. Aged 44 years. Leahurst Road.
On Saturday, January 7th, a medical practitioner requested
me to visit the case, which he and another practitioner
considered doubtful. On examining the patient I was of opinion
that he was suffering from Hæmorrhagic Small-Pox (the most
severe form), and he was removed to hospital. The patient died
on January 9th.
Every precaution was taken, and all contacts were vaccinated
and kept under observation. No further cases occurred.
The source of infection was impossible to trace, the patient, who
was a commercial traveller, having visited many towns prior to
his illness.
Case 2.—Ernest A. Day. Aged 16 years. 76, Mill Road,
Lewisham. Errand Boy.
Case 3.- John Day. Aged 71 years. 76, Mill Road.
Case 4.—Susan Day. Aged 72 years. 76, Mill Road.
Case 5.—John Alfred Day. Aged 44 years. Plasterer.
76, Mill Road.
Case 6.—Henrietta Day. Aged 45 years. 76, Mill Road.
Case 7.—Eleanor Pollard. Aged 36 years. 56, Loampit
Vale.
Case 8.—T. C. Aged 50 years. Marsala Road.
The following is a synopsis of the Report which I presented
to the Public Health Committee with regard to the above
cases:—