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(3) No licences were refused or revoked.
(4) Bacteriological examinations:—All samples satisfactory.
(b) Meat:—See Sanitary Inspector's Report (p. 25).
SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
In 1920. In Jan. 1926. In Dec. 1926.
Registered 4 2 2
Licensed 1 — —
Total 5 2 2
(c) Other Foods:—See Sanitary Inspector's Report (p.
23).
PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER, INFECTIOUS
DISEASES.
The area has been remarkably free from infectious diseases
during 1926. 165 cases of scarlet fever and 26 cases of
diphtheria were notified, of which 140 and 23 were removed
to the Isolation Hospital (v. Report on Isolation Hospital).
Puerperal Fever:—The 3 cases of puerperal fever were
notified under the old notification scheme. No cases were
notified under the Public Health (Notification of Puerperal
Fever and Pyrexia) Regulations.
Pneumonia and Influenza:—These diseases became prevalent
during December, but only one death from influenza
occurred before the end of 1926—the outbreak of influenza
was commencing.
Encephalitis Lethargica:—3 cases were notified. 2 cases
were mild with a history of "influenza" and transient symptoms.
The third case had severe signs. No source of infection
was traced.
Poliomyelitis:—4 cases were notified. 1 patient had
been on holiday in Broadstairs during the outbreak there,
but no direct contact could be traced. This case died. In
the other 3 cases the attacks were mild in character.
Non-notifiable diseases have been very prevalent, and
a return of cases intimated from schools is given in the Report
of the School Medical Officer. The home supervision and
control of such cases is carried out by the Health-VisitorSchool
Nurses.
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