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which Vaccinations are carried out by others than the Public Vaccinators.
We should unite in demanding the establishment of StateLaboratories
adequate to supply all who require it, with the lymph
prepared in the best possible way, by the most accomplished experts,
and that inspection and enquiry into the source and manufacture of all
lymph, whether imported or made in this Country, should be made.
It is much to be desired that the Nation should take up this matter,
and urge the Central Authority to make arrangements for an adequate
supply of lymph. We are told by Mr. Long that the Government does
not intend to supply lymph from the National Vaccine Establishment
to all who require it. He says that an ample supply can be obtained
from private makers. Much of this lymph may be very good, but in a
matter of this kind, which is of National importance, it is desirable
that the preparation, quality, and efficiency of the lymph should be
under the strict supervision of that Department of the Government
which exists for the preservation of the health of the people.
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Had the conclusions above drawn and the principles above
promulgated been universally accepted and adopted in the past, there
would to-day be no epidemics of Small Pox, were they so received and
put into practice now, I can confidently assure the Council we should
have no epidemics of Small Pox in the future, and many valuable
lives, much agony of mind and body, and very considerable expense
would be spared the country at large. Unfortunately the fight against
ignorance and prejudice in these matters is not yet over, and the
practical assistance of the Members of Local Sanitary Authorities is urgently
needed to guide the people aright I feel confident that in Tottenham
they will be found not merely on the right side, but in the battle's van.
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In conclusion, I should like to thank the Members of the
Council, and even more particularly the Members of the Sanitary
Committee for th^ir continued and cordial co-operation with the Public
Health Staff in combating this fell disease. Very few Sanitary
Authorities have acted so wisely, promptly, and thorcughly in this
respect as has the Sanitary Authority of Tottenham.
I am,
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,
Faithfully yours,
J. F. BUTLER-HOGAN.