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Eleanor Pollard, residing at 56, Loampit Vale, who was
aunt to the boy Day. I visited her in company with the medical
practitioner who was attending her, on Sunday and twice on
Easter Monday, on which day we were satisfied that she shewed
early symptoms of a severe form of small-pox. She was removed
to hospital the same day, and her husband, two children, and a
friend staying with her were removed to the Shelter. A member
of the Day family who was in service in Brownhill Road was
also removed to the Shelter on April 21st.
Fatal Cases.—In the cases of John Day, Susan Day and
Eleanor Pollard, the disease proved fatal.
Direct Contacts removed to Hither Green Shelter:—
Robert Day. Aged 11. 76, Mill Road.
Kitty Day. Aged 5. „ „
Maud Day. Aged 16. (Servant in Brownhill Road).
Charles Pollard, from 56, Loampit Vale.
Ruth Smith „ „
Herbert Howard „ „
Infant Pollard „ „
Several other indirect contacts were kept under observation at
their homes.
Vaccination.—On April 20th, fearing that the Public
Vaccinator might be unable to obtain the necessary vaccine
owing to the approaching holidays, I obtained a supply of 40
tubes, which was most useful in preventing delay. Dr. Barnett,
the Public Vaccinator, and Mr. Atkins, the Vaccination Officer,
rendered most valuable assistance. In consequence of their
efforts 43 persons in the infected area were vaccinated without
any loss of time.
Laundries.—In tracing the movements of the boy Day
we found that he had visited two domestic laundries, and was to