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The Case of Small-pox.
A contact from a London case of small-pox was kept
under observation in Harrow, and vaccinated on the first
opportunity, but unfortunately too late to be of any avail, and
was notified as suffering from small-pox a few days later. By
the invitation of the medical attendant I was able to verify the
diagnosis, and at once removed the patient to the small-pox
hospital at Yeading.
It was through the prompt information received from the
Public Health departments of the Metropolitan Borough and
the Middlesex County Council that we were able to deal with
the case immediately, remove it, and take the necessary action
that prevented the further spread of the disease.
ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
This Hospital will accommodate 30 patients, and during
1923, 17 cases were admitted from the district, 4 cases of
Diphtheria, 11 cases of Scarlet Fever, 1 case of Typhoid, and
1 case of Chicken-pox. One case of Scarlet Fever was admitted
from the Hendon Rural District, one case of Diphtheria was
admitted from a London hotel, and one case of Small-pox
was removed to Yeading Isolation Hospital.
I am glad to report to you that this little Hospital is kept
in good condition. From the letters received during the year
1923, it is evident that the parents of the patients appreciate
the efficicncy and kindness of the Matron and her staff.
Every care is taken by your Public Health Committee to
conduct ihis Hospital with efficiency and economy.
LABORATORY WORK.
Total number of examinations made for us by the Lister
Institute are as follows:—Diphtheria 73, Tuberculosis 3,
Other 1.
Total numer of examinations made :—77.
THE MORTUARY.
The Mortuary was used on 14 occasions.
The attention of the Council was drawn to the fact that
the Mortuary was not sufficiently equipped for the use of the
doctors who attended to make post-mortems, and the Public
Health Committee consented to the supply ot instruments and
what was necessary. It was noted, too, that certain structural
alterations would be necessary later, and would be brought to
your notice.