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SCARLET FEVER.
As will be seen there has been less Scarlet Fever this
year than at any time since the war, which is due to the
complete absence of the usual autumnal rise in the incidence.
There were no deaths from this disease.
DIPHTHERIA.
The number of cases remained low but were somewhat
higher than last year. From the above table it appears likely
that there may be an increasing incidence in the next few
years.
In these circumstances it seems an opportune time to
consider whether immunization against diphtheria should
now be offered to the public, in order that those parents who
wish to protect their children can obtain the necessary
treatment through the Health Services.
Four deaths occurred from this disease.
The issue of diphtheria antitoxin is made through two
chemists and is available at all times.
The 150 boys in the Dalziel of Wooler Memorial Home
(Dr. Barnado's) are all immunized against diphtheria by
their own medical officer.
ENTERIC FEVER.
Two cases of paratyphoid B were notified during the
year. They were two brothers aged 10 and 6, who were
admitted to the Kingston and District Hospital.
They both made good recoveries.
Exhaustive investigation into the circumstances failed
to trace the source of infection.