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SMALL POX.
Early in the year was received a notification, which in
the opinion of the certifying practitioner, was one of Small
Pox. This was removed within an hour. After detention in
the hospital for two days the patient was discharged, as it was
found to be a bad attack of Chicken Pox. In some of these
instances the immediate differentiation may be exceedingly
difficult, and when in doubt it is far better to take full precautions,
specially in the matter of isolation, watching, and the
vaccination of contacts, than to run any risks.
GENERAL SANITARY CONDITION. FOOD SUPPLY.
During 1909, I again made a systematic inspection of the
District, which included all the cowsheds, milk shops, bakeries
slaughter-houses, etc. I have satisfied myself that efficient
and thorough attention is paid by your Inspector, Mr. Pointon,
to all the conditions, and more specially to the way in
which the food supply is prepared and stored. All places
where people congregate, such as laundries, workshops and
factories, were also visited. Mr. Pointon also made a house to
house inspection in parts of Edna, Road and Morden Road.
MILK SUPPLY.
The cowsheds are situated as follows:—
I Morden IIall Farm, Morden Road.
II Cannon Hill Farm, Cannon Hill Lane.
Ill Broadwater Farm, Kingston Road.
IV West Barnes Farm, West Barnes Lane.
V Melody Farm Dairy, Seaforth Avenue.
Regulations are in force under the Dairies, Cowsheds and
Milkshops Order. Attention is paid to the lighting, ventilation,
cleanliness, drainage and water supply, so as to ensure,
as far as possble, the proper health of the cows and the prevention
of contamination of milk. Efficient cooling apparatus
is installed in every farm. Inspections of the cows include the
examination of their teats and udders, but there is no veterinary
surgeon attached to the Council.