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Scarlet Fever.
The number of cases of Scarlet Fever notified was 484, as
against 743 in 1929. Two deaths resulted from this cause. The
disease still continues to be of the comparatively mild type. Of
the 484 cases, 325, or 07 per cent., were removed to hospital.
Diphtheria.
473 cases were notified as against 578 in 1929. The number
of cases removed to hospital were 460, or 79 per cent. There
were 20 deaths from Diphtheria. For those patients treated at
home the Corporation provide anti-toxin free of charge. Free
bacteriological examination of the swabs from nose and throat
of suspicious cases and contacts are made for medical practitioners.
The majority of practitioners take full advantage of this service,
and it is only when they neglect to do so that serious
cases are admitted to Hospital with unfortunate results, as the
early administration of Anti-toxin is a sure remedy for the
disease.
Shick Immunization Clinic.
During the period 27th September, 1929, to 26th September,
1930, 449 infants and children have received three inoculations.
The total number of inoculations performed has been 1,371,
of which 285 were carried out by Private Practitioners and 1,086
at the Town Hall Clinic.
The following figures are intended to indicate the number
inoculated and the age groups involved in the cases treated at
the Town Hall Clinic and by General Practitioners:—