§ Mr. J. DAVISONasked the Minister of Health if he can state the number of scarlet fever cases in London at the present time; whether some time ago there was discovered in Sweden or Norway a prophylactic for scarlet fever; whether this remedy has been given a trial in this country; and whether he can give any information on the matter?
§ Mr. HAYDAYasked the Minister of Health if he can state the number of scarlet fever cases in London at the 1076W present time; whether some time ago there was discovered in Sweden or Norway a prophylactic for scarlet fever; whether this remedy has been given a trial in this country; and whether he can give any information on the matter?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am informed by the Metropolitan Asylums Board that on the 18th instant the number of scarlet fever cases in their institutions was 2,900. A variety of drugs and other applications have at different times been thought to have prophylactic value for scarlet fever. It is not clear what prophylactic treatment is referred to in the question, but if the lion Member can give further particulars I shall be glad to supply whatever information it is practicable to give on the subject.