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"chesty child" and this plus the great disruption an epidemic
of this type can produce in schools makes one wonder
whether there is not a good case for yet another immunising
vaccine. This may come to pass in the not too distant
future.
Dysentery, and Food Poisoning were made noteworthy
by their absence from the District in 1961. Dare one say
that the public are now becoming more hygiene conscious
and that at long last we are now reaping the benefits of
health education. I am afraid that time and the next few
years' notifications alone will tell.
The end of the year saw the completion of the adaptations
and renovations carried out on the old mortuary in
order to bring it up to be more in line with the recommendations
given in the memorandum issued by the Ministry
of Housing and Local Government on "The Planning of
Mortuaries and Post-Mortem Accommodation". The old
Mortuary fell short of these recommendations in many
ways but thanks to the good work of Mr. Grimshaw, the
District Engineer and his staff, the old building has been
transformed into a really first class mortuary. The new
building provides an autopsy room, doctor's suite, viewing
and waiting facilities for relatives, and offices. All this,
together with the provision of new equipment and furnishings
gives the District a building, the general lay-out of
which is much more convenient and the appearance of which
is much more in keeping with the dignity and the importance
of the service.
I would like to take this opportunity of expressing my
thanks to the Chairman and Members of the Public Health
Committee for their interest and support during the year.
At the same time I acknowledge with thanks the friendly
co-operation of my colleagues in the other departments of
the Council. Finally to Mr. F. V. Bell, the Chief Public
Health Inspector and all members of the Health Department,
my sincere thanks for their most willing and able
assistance during the year.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
W. CORMACK
Medical Officer of Health.