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for the first nine months of the year, shows that during that time, as in the last three, there
was a continuous increase in the number vaccinated. Dr. Cook has also noted that the lymph
was generally good, and the same remark may now be made, although the vesicles I have seen
have not been large. The large number vaccinated in the past year seems to be accounted
for by the unusual prevalence of small-pox in the districts around Sattara, which has induced
the inhabitants to seek more freely the desired protection. Such is the statement of the
vaccinator, I have no means of verifying it, but think the explanation reasonable.
Small-pox has not prevailed as an epidemic in the town of Sattara during the past year,
and though my experience in this locality is limited, I consider that the opportunities for
vaccination are sufficient to place this prophylactic measure within easy reach of the people.
SHOLAPORE.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Asst. Surgeon C. F. OGILVIE, M.D.
YEARS .
1862..
1863..
Total
Vaccinated.
1,392
1,438
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
46
Decrease.
....
....
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
854
819
Percentage
of
Success.
61.3
56.9
During the past year the number of persons vaccinated has amounted to 1,438; of which
754 were males, and 684 females; 420 were children under one year, and 1,018 children above
that age ; 819 were successful, 336 unsuccessful, and 283 doubtful, the percentage of success
being nearly 57.
As compared with the previous year there is an increase of 46 in the total number of
operations, but the percentage of success does not contrast favourably with last year, that
having been 61.3; but I would remark, that although the percentage of the last two years is
very small, it may be accounted for in this way. I very carefully examine the result of the
operations twice weekly, and if through the carelessness of the parents, the pustules are
destroyed, these are returned, as unsuccessful, and are again vaccinated. This will also
account for the large proportion of cases returned as doubtful. It is most probable that most
of these would have been successful, if proper care had been taken of the arm in the first
instance. My reasons for making this assertion, are, that in no instance where I have myself
performed the operation has it proved unsuccessful. Of the various castes the Hindoos have
been the most numerous, viz. 787, next Mussulmans 410, and other castes 240. Only one
Christian is reported. The lymph has been of good quality throughout the year, the virus
being apparently as effective during the monsoon, as in other seasons, and the supply has been
uninterrupted.
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DHOOLIA.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon C. R. COLSTON.
YEARS.
1862
1863
Total
Vaccinated.
857
732
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
....
Decrease.
....
125
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
796
655
Percentage
of
Success.
92.8
89.4
Vaccination has been performed twice a week in this station during the past year, with
about the usual result, and great care has been exercised in selection of cases for propagating
the virus ; the usual apathy and passive opposition have been experienced, and the difficulties in
obtaining subjects for Vaccination have increased, the Vaccinator making incessant complaint
that he does not meet with the necessary assistance from the Native official whose duty it is
supposed to be to seek out the unprotected. The return furnished monthly by the mamlut-
dar confirms the vaccinator's statement, as the latter succeeds with perseverance and difficulty
(having no peon allowed now bearing the insignia of authority) in hunting out at least four-
fold the number returned as unprotected by the former.
NASSICK.
One Vaccinator under Sub-Assistant Surgeon A. SUMMERS.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
854
570
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
....
Decrease.
....
284
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
629
426
Percentage
of
Success.
73.6
74.7
During the year just expired the number of children vaccinated has been less than
the preceding year, which exhibits a total of 854, and for the year 1863 the figures are
314 males and 256 females, making a total of 570, less by 284 compared with the preceding
year. This is attributed to the difficulty of procuring subjects for the operation, owing to the
want of the aid of a peon, who was removed in April 1862.
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BELGAUM.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Surgeon G. G. W. MAITLAND (Acting).
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
556
547
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
....
Decrease.
....
9
Sucess¬
fully
Vaccinated.
542
536
Percentage
of
Success.
97.4
98.0
During the past year 547 persons have been vaccinated in the town of Belgaum. Of these
536 were successful, 9 unsuccessful, and 2 doubtful. Taking into consideration that the
population of Belgaum is upwards of 30,000 persons, the amount of work performed is not
satisfactory. The want of a peon is one cause ascribed for the paucity of vaccinations, and
judging by former experience, I am inclined to believe a peon, to assist the vaccinator in collect-
ing subjects and arranging for their re-appearance at stated intervals, very essential to the
well working of the system. Small-pox as an epidemic has not manifested in either of the
towns of Shapoor or Belgaum during the past year.
DHARWAR.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon J. MENNIE.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
1,478
1,080
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
....
Decrease.
....
398
Success-
fully
Vaccinated
1,346
971
Percent-
age of
Success.
91.0
89.9
Throughout the year the vaccine lymph continued in good condition, and never failed, and
judging from the appearance of the vesicles it did not deteriorate in character. The conduct
of the vaccinator is satisfactory, and his work carefully performed. The total number of persons
vaccinated during the past year was 1,080, while in 1862 there were 1,478. The above table
will therefore show that there has been a decrease in actual figures of 398 in the returns of
this, compared with the preceding year. Of the number vaccinated there were 971 successful
cases recorded, or 89.9 per cent. on the whole. 853 were above the age of one year, and 227
under one year. The decrease in the number vaccinated may be accounted for from the fact
that small-pox did not prevail in an epidemic form during the year, so that the natives were
not so willing or anxious to have the benefit of vaccination, excepting in the month of
January, when a few cases of small-pox occurred in the town, and 104 children were vaccinated
in this month.
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KOLAPOOR.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon J. MILLS,
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
2,879
3,022
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
143
Decrease.
....
....
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
2,737
2,945
Percentage
of
Success.
95.0
97.4
The progress of vaccination during the past year has been satisfactory. In 1862 there
was an increase of 63 over the average of the five preceding years, but of only 2 over 1861.
In 1863 there has been an increase of 271 over the average of five years, and of 143 over
1862. The monthly average of vaccinations has been 252, but during February, March and
April it was greatly in excess of this number. The average during three months being 424.
The fears of the people were excited by the prevalence of small-pox, and a great stimulus was
thereby given to vaccination. I have again the pleasure of recording a considerable increase
in the proportion of successful operations ; in 1862 they increased from 92.3 to 95 per cent.,
and during the past year they have reached 97.4 per cent., but only 6 cases are actually
known to have been unsuccessful, the remaining 71 are cases in which the children have not
been seen after operation, and of which it is fair to conclude that a very large proportion were
successful,—a conclusion which is supported by the fact that out of 312 children vaccinated
at the Civil Hospital, 309 were seen and proved to be successful, and 3 only were not seen,
and are recorded as doubtful, so that I think I am justified in believing that fully 99 per cent.
of the operations performed have been successful. After the facts recorded in the last para-
graph I need hardly say that the lymph introduced by me last year continues excellent, the
vesicle maintaining its normal character.
RUTNAGHERRY.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon H. DAY, M. D.
YEARS.
1862....
1863.. ..
Total
Vaccinated.
514
713
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
199
Decrease.
....
....
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
481
572
Percentage
of
Success.
93.5
80.2
Some difficulty is still felt in obtaining permission to vaccinate children in this district.
Representations were made during the past year to the Collector who caused inquiries to be
made into the subject, and a proclamation in the Murathee language was published, but
without much effect.
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HONORE.
On Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon A. E. M. Ross.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated
773
474
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
....
Decrease.
....
299
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
654
371
Percent-
age of
Success.
84.6
78.2
I regret to have to notice a serious falling off in the past as compared with the preceding
year in the number of operations performed by the station vaccinator of 299, the total
number vaccinated in 1863 being 4 74, in 1862, 773. In the latter year 119 cases were
unsuccessful, in the former 103, Thus not only has the number of operations performed
become less, but the proportion of unsuccessful to successful cases has become much greater.
The prejudice of the Hindoo population against the prophylactic is still, I regret to say, as
strong as ever, and to this cause must the vaccinator's want of success be partly ascribed. The
prevailing fever forms a prominent excuse on the part of those of the people who are unwilling
to receive the prophylactic. If an interest were shown by the Magisterial Department in the
spread of the prophylactic, it would, I am sure, be much more favourably received, but from
the reports I receive from the vaccinator I am led to believe that the subordinate officers of
that department are still among the most vigorous opponents of its introduction.
VINGORLA.
Senior Apothecary S. HANSON.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
159
162
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
3
Decrease.
....
....
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
145
145
Percentage
of
Success.
91.2
89.5
The total number vaccinated during the year ending 31st December 1863 was 162, being an
increase of 3 on that of the previous year. Of these 84 were male, and 78 female children ; 33
were under one year, and 129 above that age. The successful vaccinations have been 145 or
89.5 per cent. on the total number vaccinated. The lymph and vesicles were good. No
cases of small-pox came under observation during the year.
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ADEN.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Surgeon J. F. STEINHAUSER, M. D.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated
1,004
622
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
....
Decrease.
....
382
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
587
426
Percentage
of
Success.
584
68.5
The very large decrease in the numbers vaccinated during the year 1863 sufficiently
demonstrated how unsatisfactory vaccination at this station has been during the year. At
the close of 1862 the lymph in use was good, producing vesicles with the true characteristic
appearances, but was lost by culpable neglect on the part of the assistant vaccinator. I
succeeded in re-establishing on this occasion perfect lymph from capillary tubes sent from
England, but in the month of January the assistant vaccinator absconded. Vaccination from
this period was carried on with effective virus by the Second Hospital Assistant of the Civil
Hospital with a view to preserve the lymph by direct vaccination from arm to arm until a
new candidate for the vacant post could be found. Of the many applicants a young Arab
with the rare accomplishment among this people of being able to read and write, was selected
and duly placed under instruction. Healthy children were now selected for operation with the
lymph sent from England in the month of July and August, but by six capillary tubes
employed not one typical vesicle was produced, proving that lymph even thus preserved will
deteriorate in this hot and damp climate. There can never be a dearth of subjects for
vaccination at Aden, though they may be difficult to find, as the population is very fluctuat-
ing, nor are the Arabs, Somalis, and Jews—constituting the bulk of the inhabitants,—actively
opposed to the operation. They must however be accused of apathy or want of confidence in
the protecting power of the prophylactic. The Jews, who at one time were averse to the
operation, now furnish a fair proportion of cases.
BUSHIRE.
Assistant Surgeon W. H. COLVILL.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
324
231
Compared with the
preceding Year.
Increase.
....
....
Decrease.
....
93
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
324
231
Percentage
of
Success.
100.0
100.0
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During the past year 231 persons were vaccinated with success, thus showing a decrease as
compared with 1862 of 93. The vaccine lymph failed last year on the 9th of May on account
of the heat, a fresh supply of matter was got from Bombay, and vaccination was recommenced
on the 26th of November.
AHMEDABAD.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Surgeon D. WYLLIE, M. D.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
2,778
2,686
Compared with the
preceding year.
Increase.
....
....
Decrease.
....
92
Sucees-
fully
Vaccinated.
2,666
2,588
Percentage
of
Success.
95.9
96.3
In respect of age, males as usual predominated, the number being 1,508 to 1,178 females.
But this difference was less marked than it was during the previous year, when the former
equalled 57.6 per cent. of the whole. As to age, 1,862 were under one year, against 824
over that age. Previous to 1859 the number falling under the latter head had been uniformly
the larger. The results were particularly satisfactory, and compare favourably with previous
experience, the failures only amounting to 51, and the doubtful cases to 47.
The lymph continued of good quality up to September when there were signs, in some few
cases, of deterioration which led to a trial of lymph from Europe. A larger and better form-
ed vesicle was the result, and thus the new lymph was gradually introduced till it finally
supplanted the old towards the close of the year.
A few isolated cases of small-pox occurred in camp during January and February, but the
first appearance of the disease in the city was delayed till March. It lingered on till the
middle of June, and vanished with the first heavy fall of rain. The type of attack was not
only milder, but the seizures were also fewer than I have hitherto known; while the entire
number of deaths did not exceed twelve.
No instance of inoculation has come to notice for many years, and no doubt the practice
has altogether ceased in this Collectorate. Vaccination is in no way opposed. Ordinarily
speaking it must simply be brought to the doors of the people, and be arranged to suit their
convenience to succeed. There are exceptions, of course, for some few voluntarily seek it,
mostly the humbler class of settlers from a distance, and particularly those from Rajpootana ;
while others stand quietly aloof, notably the Borah and other exclusive sects of the Maho-
medan population.
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KAIRA.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon C. JHONSON.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
....
433
Compared with the
preceding year.
Increase.
....
433
Decrease.
....
....
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
....
358
Percentage
of
Success.
....
82.7
The total number vaccinated during the year is 433. Of these males 318, femlaes 115;
total number of successful cases 358. The lymph used was generally of fair quality, and the
vesicles of average size and well formed.
There has been no difficulty in getting children for vaccination. The vaccinator merely
having to give notice of his arrival, and the people willingly brought their children to
be vaccinated. The better class of Mussulmans and Hindoos send for the vaccinator to their
houses, and are glad to avail themselves of his services, and seem thankful for them. His
tour has extended as far as three coss about the suburbs of Kaira, and in and about the town.
He now confines his labours more to the town of Kaira itself, the assistant vaccinator of the
district having taken objection to his working in the districts.
SURAT.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon W. A. SHEPHARD.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
1,740
1,955
Compared with the
preceding year.
Increase.
....
215
Decrease.
....
....
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
1,518
1,749
Percentage
of
Success.
87.2
89.4
During the year ending on the 31st of December 1863, 1,955 children of Surat were vacci-
nated, exhibiting an increase of 215 over the year 1862, and nearly 100 over the records of
any previous year. Of the 1,955 a large proportion, viz. 1,672 were Hindoos; 1,108 were
children under one year; and those above one year, viz. 847, although not thus shown in the
table, were nearly all children under 2 years of age.
Vaccination is now performed at two stations at different ends of the city, namely, the
Civil Hospital, and the Station Dispensary. It is performed at each of these places, twice a
week, and is immediately under my personal observation, direction, and control.
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BROACH.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon J. GLEN.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
931
1,203
Compared with the
preceding year.
Increase.
....
272
Decrease.
....
....
Success-
fully
Vaccinated
735
1,040
Percentage
of
Success.
78.9
78.9
The total number of persons vaccinated during the past year has amounted to 1,203, being
an increase of 272 over the year 1862. Of this number 723 were males, the remainder
females. Of children vaccinated under one year, the number amounts to 696, above that age
to 507. Of the various castes, Hindoos, as has ever been the case in Broach and its vicinity,
greatly preponderate ; they never, or rarely ever, raise objections concerning religious or
other caste prejudices, such as are frequently met with in the Mussulman and Parsee com-
munities. The increase this year may be attributed to the more steady working of the
vaccination establishment, and to a better acquaintance with the people, which the present
incumbent has gained.
RAJCOTE.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon E. R. BUTLER.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
821
1,341
Compared with the
preceding year.
Increase.
....
520
Decrease.
....
....
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
708
1,192
Percentage
of
Success.
86.2
88.9
No Report received.
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KUTCH.
Mr. SUDDASHEW HEMRAJ, G. G. M. C.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
79
15
Compared with the
preceding year.
Increase.
....
....
Decrease.
....
64
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
44
....
Percentage
of
Success.
55.6
....
No Report received.
KURRACHEE.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon J. BEAN.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
1,130
3,945
Compared with the
preceding year.
Increase.
....
2,815
Decrease.
....
....
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
1,061
3,945
Percentage
of
Success.
93.8
100.0
The returns of the year just terminated exhibit a large increase in the number of vacci-
nations. This is mainly due to the zeal and attention of the station vaccinator, whose
conduct in the discharge of his duties has always merited the highest approval. In the
beginning of November last his sphere of action was considerably enlarged by the extension
of Municipal limits, consequent on the taking over of the large bazaars of the camp, from
the Military authorities, and the doing away of the appointment of camp vaccinator.
It will be seen by the returns, that, comparatively, only a small number of Hindoos has been
vaccinated, and it is to be regretted that much opposition continues to be experienced from
this section of the population, in our endeavours to propagate vaccination, notwithstanding
the aid and assistance we have always received in this matter from the magisterial autho-
rities. The migratory population, such as Bruhooes and Mekranees, appear to have the
highest opinion of its efficacy, and have throughout the year attended voluntarily at the Civil
Hospital to be vaccinated, latterly in large numbers, since small-pox has been prevalent.
This disease made its appearance about two months ago, and has been slightly epidemic
ever since.
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HYDRABAD.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Asst. Surgeon A. N. E. RIDDELL.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
1,611
1,115
Compared with the
preceding year.
Increase.
....
....
Decresae.
....
496
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
1,269
872
Precentage
of
Success.
78.7
78.2
During this year 1,115 cases have been vaccinated, showing a decrease of 496 on the
previous year. Of males 582, and females 533, were vaccinated. Of these 155 cases were
considered unsuccessful and 88 doubtful.
I took charge of the Civil Hospital in the month of April, and found that the vaccinator
was in the habit of vaccinating in the city, and only brought children to me occasionally to
show the quality of lymph and vesicles : I told him it was necessary I should see, if not
all the cases vaccinated, yet a large proportion of them, and as he failed in this, I desired that
vaccination should take place at the Civil Hospital. This was done daily in the month of
July, and the returns at once fell nearly one-half. Finding daily vaccination unsatisfactory,.
I finally succeeded in establishing it twice a week, viz. On Mondays and Thursdays, at the
Civil Hospital, under my personal inspection. I have no doubt that the decrease in the yearly
total is due to my personal superintendence rendering it almost impossible for a false return
to be made.
SHIKARPOOR.
One Vaccinator under the Civil Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon J. F. FFOLLIOTT.
YEARS.
1862....
1863....
Total
Vaccinated.
1,448
1,618
Compared with the
preceding year.
Increase.
....
170
Decrease.
....
....
Success-
fully
Vaccinated.
1,447
1,456
Percent-
age of
Success.
99.9
89.9
Vaccination has been steadily carried on by the assistant vaccinator under my superintendence
during the past nine months, the total number vaccinated during the year shows a slight
increase as contrasted with the previous year, and the quality of the lymph and character