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ENTERIC FEVER - PUBLIC HEALTH (INFECTIOUS DISEASES) REGULATIONS, 1927
Pathological speciriens wore obtained from the typhoid carrier referred to in
my Report for 1940, over a period of time but in no case were organisms of the
typhoid/para-typhoid group found. The man was therefore allowed to resume his
normal occupation as a moat porter at the expiration of the period of twelve
months for which ho was excluded from carrying out his normal occupation.
DYSENTERY
1 case of this disease was notified during the year; the patient died.
Investigation failed to reveal the source of infection. There was one other death
of an Edmonton resident which took place outside the Borough.
CEREBRO -SPINAL FEVER
18 cases were notified during the year. The,cases were carefully investigated
and precautions taken to prevent the spread of infection. 3 deaths took place.
PUERPERAL PYREXIA AND OPHTHAIMIA NEONATORUM
These are referred to later on under the heading of Maternity & Child Welfare
FOOD POISONING
9 cases were reported but there were no deaths.
PNEUMONIA
The number of cases of primary and influenzal pneumonia notified showed an
increase. The number of deaths from all forms of pneumonia remains about the same.
DIARRHOEA AND ENTERITIS UNDER 2 YEARS_OF AGE
the death m.te per 1,000 live births for London was 6.8 whilst that for
Edmonton was 2.45 as compared with 5.8 and 2.12 respectively last year.
I M M U N I S A T I 0N
The Council authorised the exhibition of posters drawing the attention of the
public to the fact that various typos of immunisation were available to those who
wished voluntarily to avail themselves of those services.
Sanction was subsequently received from the Ministry of Health for facilities
being provided for immunisation against Whooping cough, Scarlct fever and Measles
under Section 177 (1) of the Public Health Act, 1936.
DIPTHERIA
As anticipated last year, the result of more extensive propaganda, including
poster displays, press notices, etc. throughout the Borough, has been a far
greater demand for this treatment, necessitating extra clinics being held.
During the year, 3,102 children completed treatment under the Council's arrangements;
of these, 1,404 were under 5 years of age. 46 children were Schick
tested. In 1940, 460 children completed immunisation treatment.
A number of requests were received from local medical practitioners for
immunising material and the Council agreed to supply the same for the treatment
of Edmonton children, subject to the doctors signing a statement that the
material would be supplied to the patient free of charge.
MEASLES
Measles Immune G lobulin was issued to general practitioners in accordance
with the Council's resolution quoted in my report for 1940. 17 x 2 c.cs. were
issued during the year.
WHOOPING COUGH
In accordance with the resolution quoted above, Edmonton children are immunised
against Whooping cough. The material used is 'Vaccine A', and during the year 215
children under 5 and 48 children 5-15 years completed treatment. the treatment
is carried out at the Council's clinics.