A total of 3,465 specimens were examined including 387 sera for the Kahn and Wassermann Tests, Diphtheria—Showed a diminution in incidence but is still very prevalent.
MalariaFour cases only were diagnosed.
Typhus—Shows a much sharper and earlier increase in incidence than in the two previous years. It appears now to have thoroughly established itself locally and an epidemic of some severity would appear probable.
Sanilary Examinations.—100 samples of water, aerated water, ice, etc., 56 of milk and cream and 23 of ice cream were examined for compliance with local standards.
Anti-Rabic Institute.—50 persons, including 40 from the Settlement, two rom the French Concession and eight from Outports called for advice, caus terization and/or treatment, and in all cases treatment was advised. 21 received a full course, 21 a precautionary course, six failed to complete the treatment advised and two refused treatment.
Vaccines.—4,003 ces of cholera vaccine, 100,790 doses of Smallpox vaccine, and 212 ces of typhoid-paratyphoid vaccine were distributed.
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