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SECTION F' — PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER,
INFECTIOUS AND OTHER DISEASES.
The incidence of notifiable infectious diseases was remarkably
low during the year. There were four cases of food poisoning, but
these were individual, isolated cases, and there were no outbreaks.
The epidemic of typhoid fever in Aberdeen caused some repercussions
since stocks of certain suspected tinned meat were held locally
for sale. However, the proprietors of food establishments were most
co-operative and all suspected stocks were rapidly withdrawn from
sale and were disposed of according to instructions.
In addition, a high standard of hygiene was encouraged in all
food premises by the Public Health Inspectors, and in this way the
misfortunes of Aberdeen were of some help to local residents.
Immunization and Vaccination.
The scheme for immunizing children against Diphtheria, Whooping
Cough, Tetanus and Poliomyelitis continued as in previous years.
Reference to tables 12 and 13 in the Appendix indicates the considerable
volume of work undertaken in the local clinics.
Prevention of Tuberculosis.
As in previous years all children aged 13 years were offered
B.C.G. vaccination. The object is to provide artificial immunity to the
disease during the adolescent period when children are susceptible and
can be seriously affected. During 1964 a total of 389 boys and girls
were inoculated with B.C.G.
Mobile Radiography Unit.
The Mobile Chest Radiography service for general practitioners
has proved to be a great convenience to the local doctors and their
patients and good use has been made of the service. The Unit operates
outside the Municipal Offices every Monday evening from 5.45 p.m.
to 6.45 p.m. Patients are X-Rayed expeditiously and the Unit can
readily cover the demand.
Prospective Council employees who have not proof of recent
Chest X-Ray are referred to the Unit, and the report can be of
considerable help in assessing their fitness for employment. During
the year 23 employees were examined prior to inclusion in Sickness
and Superannuation Schemes.
In addition the Unit is available to members of the public who
can visit during the time stated without any . prior appointment.
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