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Sanitary Administration.
CEREBROSPINAL FEVER AND POLIO-MYELITIS.
Two cases of polio-myelitis occurred during the year :—
Female 3 years, removed to Charing Cross Hospital, notified 3/9/13
Male 6½ ,, ,, West London Hospital, ,, 23/9/13
The first case had a febrile illness with loss of power in the
lower limbs. The second case was badly paralysed and will
probably never recover.
UNSOUND FOOD.
During the year one consignment of haddocks was submitted
to me by a fishmonger for condemnation.
All places where food is sold either in the prepared or raw
state have been systematically inspected.
No tuberculous carcases have been discovered, as the majority
of the butchers purchase their stock direct from the London
markets.
It would be advantageous if each Inspector had power of
inspection under the Towns Improvement Clauses Act of 1847.
It is also desirable that each Inspector should have a meat
inspection certificate.