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This gives a case rate of 2 57 per 1000
inhabitants.
SCARLET FEVER.
Nineteen cases were notified as against 57 last
year, there were no deaths.
DIPHTHERIA.
Nineteen notifications were received as against
15 in 1909. There were no deaths.
This disease appears to have been more prevalent
in this part of Middlesex than usual and
Teddington is very fortunate to have come off
so lightly.
The free supply of Antitoxin and the examination of Throat
Swabs.
This appears to be greatly appreciated,
especially the examination of Throat Swabs, a
good number having been sent in during the year.
The following circular letter and form have
been sent to all the doctors residing in the district:
Dear Sir,
I beg to send you form of application for the
free supply of Diphtheria Antitoxin and Throat
Swabs. Although no definite distinction is made
the Council trust that advantage of the free supply
will not be taken in the case of well-to-do patients.
The Royal Institute of Public Health by
whom the Bacteriological Examination is made
will telephone the result at the earliest possible
moment.
Faithfully yours,
Edward G. Gibbs-Smith,
Medical Officer of Health.