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The increased number of infectious diseases was attributable to
the prevalence of measles in the early part of the year. For the fourth
year in succession there were no cases of diphtheria in Wimbledon.
Eleven cases of poliomyelitis were notified, seven of them being associated
with paralysis. The only death from infectious diseases during
the year occurred in one of these cases.
It is a pleasure to draw attention once again to the unstinted help
and loyal co-operation which I have received from all members of the
staff. In September Mrs. Dymott resigned from her position as Chief
Clerk and I should like to pay tribute to the excellent manner in which
she has carried out her duties since her appointment in November, 1946.
Mr. H. Berrington was appointed to succeed her and took up his duties
on 1st October, 1953.
I should like to take this opportunity of expressing to the Chairman
and Members of the Health Committee my appreciation of the consideration
and courtesy which they have again shown me during the year.
I am much indebted to my colleagues in other Departments for
their ready help on all occasions.
I have the honour to be.
Your obedient Servant,
HAROLD ELLIS,
Medical Officer of Health.
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