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SCARLET FEVER.
As will be seen there has been a rise in the incidence
cf Scarlet Fever of a mild type, which at no time became
epidemic, the most prevalent period occurring during the
month of July.
Nineteen of the cases were nursed at their homes and
there were no deaths from this disease.
DIPHTHERIA.
From the above table it will be seen that the number
of cases notified is lower than last year and there has been
a steady decrease since the peak year of 1928.
All cases were admitted to the Wimbledon Isolation
Hospital, and only one death occurred from this disease.
The issue of diphtheria antitoxin is made through two
chemists and is available at all times.
The Schick Test has not been employed.
In August the Princess Louise Home in Gloucester
Road was occupied by Dr. Barnardo's Homes, and is now
known as the Dalziel of Wooler Memorial Home.
This Home accommodates about 150 boys, who are
artificially immunized against diphtheria by their own
Medical Officer.