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And you put animals in such a position as may best
secure for them immunity from disease.
Cottage Hospital.
1863.—The establishment of a small hospital would be
of great use in this district.
1807.—A cottage hospital containing a few beds would
not be an expensive establishment, and would greatly tend to
mitigate suffering.
1871.—Provided by the Hoard of Works, the Lewisham
District Hospital for the treatment of patients (not being
paupers) was opened for the reception of patients in March,
1871, its object being, for a small weekly payment, to receive
patients labouring under infectious diseases, and provide
proper nursing and medical attendance. It is situated in a
most favourable locality, ut Hither Green Lane, entirely
apart from other houses, upon an elevated and salubrious site.
1873.—The provision of a hospital in which to isolate
infectious cases, is a most important advance towards diminishing
disease, and its benefits, both retrospective and prospective,
are duly felt by the inhabitants of the district. It speaks well
for the health of the inhabitants, however, that its advantages
have not been so much required in 1873.
Infectious Disorders.
1803.—In seven cases of small-pox which have occurred
within the last twelvemonth I have clearly traced the infection
to the house of the laundress, the linen having been
washed and got up in a house in which small-pox has
occurred.
18G9. _On the nature of scarlet fever, and the best means
of preventing it. (Page 10, published Report.)
1869.—On the nature of typhoid fever, and the best
means of preventing it. (Page 12, published Report.)
1869.—Facts and reasons in favour of vaccination and
the vaccination laws. (Page 14, published Report.)