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Whooping Cough
This is another disease where active immunisation has resulted in a marked
reduction. in its incidence and severity. Only 14 cases were notified in 1962 and no
deaths resulted.
Food Poisoning
There were 9 notified cases of food poisoning and the agent giving rise to the illness
was identified in 8 instances. The causes were salmonella typhi-murium 6, salmonella
enteritidis 1 and salmonella blockley 1.
Dysentery
There were 32 cases of dysentery. The disease is generally of a mild character
but may be more serious in the very young or the very old.
Staff Medical Examinations
During the year 112 candidates for appointment to the Superannuation Scheme were
medically examined. Seven failed to pass for the reasons below:-
Pulmonary Tuberculosis 1
Diabetes 1
Thyrotoxicosis 1
Bronchitis 1
High Blood Pressure 2
Congenital Heart Condition 1