"There have not been so many refugees in camps during the past year as there were during the first and second year of the war. Many who have been put out of the camps are now living in "squatter villages", trying to earn, borrow or steal enough to live on. With the ever increasing cost of food many fail to have enough to maintain health. Malnutrition makes people easy prey for disease.
"An epidemic of typhus fever was prevalent during the months of April and May. Two of our resident-doctors, one medica] student, four nurses and the hospital barber came down with the disease, but fortunately all recovered. This disease is carried by the louse of which there are a superabundance in the city. The crowded condition of the Out-patient Department made protection of the staff dif-cult. Special uniforms with closed sleeves and leggings were worn and a vaccine given to those most severely exposed. bath shed was erected in the spring and free bathing facilities were offered all summer long. It was a popular bathing resort dnd many hundreds enjoyed its pi leges. To be able to take a private bath in a tub with a bucket of hot water, a sliver of soap and a clean towel was something to anticipate."
The report concludes with an appeal for as much assistance as can be given by residents of Shanghai. mentioning the good work to which even comparatively small donations can be put.
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