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is fully appreciated by the residents of Chiswick, more
especially during the summer when young and old
have facilities for the enjoyment of a healthy and
useful pastime. I am informed that it has received a
considerable amount of patronage during the bathing
season, and it should appeal to all local residents, so
that its extensive use will ensure the least possible
expense to the ratepayers.
The Isolation Hospital.
This Institution continues to fulfil its useful purpose,
and I may state that all is done that is possible
in order to effect a speedy removal to the hospital of
every case of notifiable infectious disease that
cannot be treated with safety at home. The wards are
disinfected frequently and all bedding, clothing, etc.,
which has been in contact with the patient is
thoroughly disinfected. The condition of the premises
from which a patient is removed is strictly enquired
into with regard to drainage, water, and milk supply.
In the case of school children, the headmasters and
head mistresses are at once communicated with. I must
again remind you, in connection with the hospital,
of the great need which exists for what is known as an
"observation ward" for those cases which are occasionally
sent in and wrongly diagnosed. With regard
to the number of patients admitted during the year
there were 126 compared with 122 for the year 1909:—
Scarlet Fever 90
Diphtheria 35
Enteric or Typhoid Fever 1
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