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opinion to Government in my No. 2372 B of 16th September 1891, that
in preparing the material to be of uniform strength, great care is necessary, and
it must be rubbed into scarifications larger and deeper than when pure fresh
lymph is used. Ignorant persons might mistake lanoline for other animal
fats, against which they are prejudiced on religions grounds; and this might
prove detrimental to the cause of vaccination. The success attending its use is
not equal to that of fresh lymph. So long, therefore, as fresh animal or human
lymph is available, there is no necessity or advantage in using it in a diluted
state, no matter with what material it may be mixed as a vehicle. The mix-
ture must be inferior and less active than pure fresh lymph from a calf or child's
arm. It may, however, prove useful for re-vaccination of grown up people who
can bear more extensive scarification and manipulation, better than children,
when a supply of fresh lymph is not procurable.
Animal vaccination.
19. Animal vaccination was carried on in the
following places of the Bombay Presidency during the
year under report:
In the Western Registration District, animal lymph was used in the Muni-
cipalities of Bándra, Kurla and Igatpuri. Lanoline vaccine paste was used
in some cases, and the results at first appeared good, but as the paste lost its
power, it was discontinued.
In the City of Bombay, vaccination with animal lymph exclusively was
carried on throughout the year.
In the Central Registration District, the progress, on the whole, was satis-
factory during the year. The Municipality of Ahmednagar having voted the
necessary funds, the practice was successfully established in the month of July
1891, and has been since continued there. In the Municipalities of Poona,
Sholápur, and in the Cantonment of Poona, it was carried on continuously
throughout the year. It was also used in three small Municipalities, and 42
villages, all in the Poona Collectorate. The people of these 42 villages provide
either a calf or a sum of money necessary to provide one and they much appre-
ciate animal lymph as it does away with the necessity of lymph being taken
from their children's arms.
In the Southern Registration District, animal vaccination was continued
throughout the year in Dhárwár and Hubli. In Gadag-Bettigeri, it was in-
troduced on 31st July 1891, but stopped on 9th January 1892 owing to difficul-
ties in procuring calves. In the town of Belgaum it was introduced on 22nd
June 1891 and continued for the remainder of the year.
In the Sind Registration District, animal vaccination was carried on in the
City of Karáchi, but there is great difficulty in procuring calves.
Practical instruction in
vaccination.
20. Like the Presidency Circle, a regular training class for the instruction
of the subordinates has been opened at Belgaum by
Dr. Channer. During the months of July to October
1891 lectures and practical demonstrations in animal
vaccination were given by him to the Inspectors and Vaccinators.
Expenditure.
21. The total expenditure on account of vaccina-
tion as compared with the preceding year is shown in
the following statement:—
Establishments.
Provincial ... ...
Municipal ... ...
Cantonment ... ...
Local Fund ... ...
Native States
Total ...
1890-91.
Rs.
1,03,462
30,918
849
91,815
46,051
2,73,097
a.
14
0
12
3
4
2
p.
8
3
6
2
3
10
1891-92.
Rs.
1,09,313
32,674
1,002
93,933
48,265
2,85,189
a.
11
7
4
14
7
13
p.
10
2
9
3
0
0
Increase.
Rs.
5,850
1,756
152
2,118
2,214
12,092
a.
13
6
8
11
2
10
p.
2
11
3
1
9
2
Decrease.
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