The Archive · 1939

Prophylactic Measures

Because of this abnormal situation, a great effort was made with brophy Tactic. measures, at a considerable outlay.

Measures taken comprised a tar scale cleaning up, done by the P.W, The problem for the disposal of corses was also solved by the cremation Jot bodies which could not be taken Jout of the French Concession.

More consistent measures taken, in-Jeluded. the enforcement of a. large scale vaccination programme against [cholera in particular, the impressive result of the campaign indicating oral of 2,297,360 inoculations. given free, for which almost 3,000 liters of vaccine were used. Against smallpox, 285,633 vaccinations "were given. in 1938. 'This programme is to continue actively during the first part of 1039. 'An attempt also, was made at the lend of the year' for the protection against typhoid group diseases, 18,916 Inoculations being performed." Al-[though difficulties have been encountered, the enforcement of these. inoculations will be pursued in 1938,

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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