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3. Unreliable information as to the movements of the
patient with the disease and the names of contacts.
Administrative Measures Adopted.—Every possible measure
was taken as each case occurred to prevent the spread of infection.
House disinfection, including beds, bedding and clothing,
was carried out. Immediate contacts of the patients attended
the Council's Disinfecting and Cleaning Station for the purpose
of having a bath and for the disinfection of personal clothing while
their homes were being disinfected.
The vaccination of contacts was strongly recommended in
every case. The closest co-operation between the Public Vaccinators
and the Vaccination Officer in the information of cases has
also been maintained.
Arrangements were made with the London County Council
for the medical inspection of school children at various schools in
infected areas.
A house-to-house enquiry as to the health of residents has
been conducted in some of the infected streets; circular letters
drawing attention to the steps to be taken to prevent the spread
of infection were also sent to householders in certain areas of the
Borough. Posters advising vaccination and re-vaccination containing
full information as to the facilities available have been
displayed all over the Borough on more than one occasion during
the year.

Vaccinal Condition.—The vaccinal condition of the patients
appears in the subjoined table.