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The arrangements for vaccination and immunisation against
diphtheria and whooping cough were continued, and with the extension
of whooping cough immunisation, to all ages and by general
practitioners. Unfortunately, during the summer months there was
some curtailment of immunisation, and this in turn, tends to undermine
public confidence. Diphtheria remains a deadly disease and
outbreaks have occurred in other parts of the country, showing
that in the absence of a sufficient degree of immunity in young
children and the administration of reinforcing doses, fatal cases
can still occur.
Co-operation between the Chest Clinic and the Health Department
continued and Dr. Ramsay refers to the increasing use of the
Odelca X-ray unit by general practitioners.
The Domestic Help and Chiropody Services were again
extended to the limit and experience continued to show how vital
these are to the welfare of old people.
In conclusion, I have again to record the help and the good
work of the staff of the Department, the consideration of the
Committees concerned, and in particular of their Chairman,
Alderman The Lady McEntee, J.P. Full co-operation has also been
experienced from other departments and from the family doctors
in the town.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
A. T. W. POWELL,
Medical Officer of Health.