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were investigated. These epidemics had a high mortality rate among children. There was a similar epidemic among cattle throughout the whole of the New Territories but as the cases were not reported until the epidemics were at an end it was not possible toassign a cause. Investigations are still being carried out. There was a case of illegal vaccinating at a village near Sha Tin; this was investigated and the vaccinator prosecuted.
Dr. Luk was in charge of the Government Dispensaries during the year except in April and May when he was on leave.
At Tai Po Dispensary the total number of new cases treated was 1,689 as compared with 2,466 last year, the corresponding figures for old cases being 1,191 and 1,765. At Un Long Dispensary dresser Ting Ping Nam was in charge. 3,089 cases were treated as compared with 3,055 last year.
Vaccinations:-
Tai Po Dispensary ... 1,316 Un Long Dispensary ... 400In addition to the above 50,591 vaccinations were performed by members of the St. John's Ambulance Brigade.