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INFECTIOUS AND OTHER DISEASES.
Scarlet Fever.
206 cases of Scarlet Fever were notified during the year,
compared with 340 in 1943, 295 in 1942, 103 in 1941, 103 in 1940
and 335 in 1939.
Less than 57 per cent., namely 117 of these cases, were removed
to Isolation Hospital.
Diphtheria.
The number of cases notified was 44, compared with 107 in
1943, 75 in 1942, 73 in 1941, 28 in 1940, 60 in 1939 and 221 in
1938. There were 3 deaths from this disease.
Immunisation has been carried out at 4 afternoon sessions each
week, and the method used has been two doses of alum precipitated
toxoid; 0. 2 c. c., followed 3 weeks later by 0.5 c. c.
Total attendances at Immunisation Clinics5,341
Schick Tests1,348
Cases completed during the year:-
Over 5 years of age, 1,096.
Under 5 years of age, 1,095—Total 2,191.
Estimated percentage of child population immunised at the
31st December, 1944 :—
Aged under 5 years, 70 per cent.
Between 5 and 15 years, 68 per cent.
Diabetes.
Necessitous persons suffering from Diabetes were supplied with
Insulin, in accordance with the general authority contained in
Ministry of Health Circular 2734, of January, 1943. The number
of cases seeking this assistance continued to increase.
Number of Cases supplied, 28. Cost, £147 7s. 4d.