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There was very little Influenza, though just before the
end of the year there were indications of an increasing incidence
of this disease.
GENERAL PROCEDURE.
In addition to isolation of patients, exclusion of school
contacts, and routine disinfection of premises, in cases of
notifiable infectious diseases, careful inquiries are made with
regard to washing, books, and attendance at Sunday
Schools, and the Laundries, Libraries and Sunday Schools
concerned are informed and advised as regards any action
deemed necessary.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
Two centres, one at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Eden Street,
and the other at St. Peter's Hall, Washington Road, were
maintained by the Town Council until May, when the Centres
were transferred to the new School Clinic in Grange Road.
A description of the building is given in the Report of
the School Medical Officer.
As before, the meetings are held on Tuesdays and
Fridays, when Dr. Olive Aubrey attends, and much valuable
help is given by many voluntary workers.
The large waiting room, the treatment room for weighing
the babies, and the doctor's consulting room are used
for the meetings.
A shed is provided for perambulators, and a strip of
land has been turfed and fenced in order that it may be used
as a lawn for the toddlers under supervision, while the
mothers interview the doctor with their babies.
The use of this strip of land was very kindly sanctioned
by the Education Committee.