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to this type had been met with in the London area since 1940, and
Type L. 2 strains had been isolated only on two occasions—viz. in
1939 from a child in Aberdeen, and in 1940 from a family in Oxfordshire.
It would therefore appear that the outbreak was not imported
from the Metropolitan area.
The cause of the outbreak in this Borough was never definitely
discovered, but it was thought that some of the cases at least were
due to the eating of raw salads.
Diphtheria.
During the year under review only one case of Diphtheria was
notified to me, and this case was that of a man serving in H.M.
Forces who came on leave suffering from the disease.
It may be said therefore that during the year there was a
complete absence of Diphtheria in the Borough.
In this Report will be found a statement as to the number of
children immunised against Diphtheria during the year, and also the
total number of children now immunised in the Borough.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
C. S. BREBNER.
Temporary Medical Officer of Health.