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Generally the cases were mild in extent, and it is probable that
this has relationship to the increase in numbers, by reason of
cases not being seriously ill at the commencement of the infective
period, resulting in contact with other persons for a longer
period than would otherwise have been the case.
The drop in the numbers of notified cases of diphtheria is
both interesting and satisfactory, and it is reasonable to assume
that the decline is due in great measure to diphtheria immunisation,
The rise in the number of notified cases of diphtheria
for 1940 was due to a local outbreak in children, most of whom
attended an elementary school in the borough, or who lived at
homes in which one or more children attended the same school.
Very prompt investigations were made, and on two occasions every
child in the school was examined. Pour carriers were eventually
found and removed to hospital, after which the cases rapidly
decreased.

Additional Immunisation.
0-5 group
General Practitioners 16
Immunised elsewhere 12
Grand Total 1483
59.32%
5-15 group
General Practitioners 34
Dr. Barnardo's Home 150
S.C.C. Home 25
Immunised elsewhere 172
Grand Total 3154
73.7 %