[Report 1949] / Medical Officer of Health, River Blyth Port Health Authority.

  • River Blythe Port Health Authority
Date:
1949
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Credit: [Report 1949] / Medical Officer of Health, River Blyth Port Health Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Z* Z*_S^S.^ Li llcborg,_(BaneJ_* On arrival from Antwerp, a Sailor and Fireman were reported sick, and on examination were xound to be suffering from Bronchitis and Influenza respectively. They received appropriate treatment during the vessel's stay in Port. _3e_S*_ J^aiglas^ ^BrilpLsh^. On arrival from Tyne a sailor was found to be suffering from Influenza. Ho received treatment during his stay in Port. 6.12^49.__ S. S._0arbonia._ ( Sw£dtJ) ^ \ A Bailor was reported sick on arrival from Hartlepool. He was later examined and found to be suffering from Pleurisy. He was later removed to Hospital for further treatment, Z*_ S»S.“J%rj3. _(Norge.) After arrival of this vessel from Bergen the Master was examined and was diagnosed as suffering from aoute mental depression. He | 1 ager removed to Preston Hospital, North Shields, for treatment. 16^12.49.j_ _S^S± Vig;sne_s._(Norge>)<;_ When this vessel arrived from Bergen, a fireman was reported sick, . He was medically examined soon after arrival and found to have some kidney trouble. He received treatment on board and his condition greatly improved before sailing. Bifro>st_._(Sw£d£)JL On arrival from Le Havre the Chief Officer was found to have a sore throat. This was later diagnosed as Tonsilitis, and he received medical attention on board. He was practically recovered before sailing. MEASURES AGAINST RODENTS. 1. Steps taken for detection of Rodent Plague - (a) In ships in Port - On arrival at the oort vessels are examined and if there is any evidence of rats notice is at once served on the Master. The Port Health Authority have their own official Rat Catcher who is engaged when the occasion arises. Particular attention is paid to vessels arriving either directly or indireotly from infected or suspected ports. During the year rats have been sent to the Public Health Laboratory, Newcastle Genera] Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, for evidence of Plague, but in no case was the result positive.