Ist 2nd 3rd 4th Week. Week, Week. Week. Out-Patients... 180 182 183 184 In-Patients 19 it 2
Vaccine Station.—Three calves have been vaccinated during the month and the quantity of calf lymph made is sufficient to meet all demands. 106 large tubes and 215 small tubes were supplied during the month. The small tubes are particularly to be reco mended as being less liable to contain by moulds, and as being more convenient to work with.
The lymph continues to maintain its reputation, and of 207 vaccinations coming dire ly or indirectly under my own observation, Ts$ were successful—an insertion success of over 91% These moreover were mostly re-
Municipal Laboratory.—Two specimens of milk, submitted by the Inspector of Dairies, were examined and found of poor quality.
Ten specimens of blood from suspected cases of typhoid fever and eight cultures from the throats of suspected diphtheria cases were reported upon.
The work in relation to the Pasteur treatment of hydrophobia is being proceeded with, that it is hoped to be in a position to treat those bitten by rabid animals after Ist March next, ARTHUR STANLEY, 1.D., Health Officer.
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