THE MEDICAL CONGRESS

Southland Times, Issue 16844, 21 September 1911, Page 5

THE MEDICAL CONGRESS

VARIOUS MATTERS DISCUSSED. [By Telegraph.—Pros* Association.—Copyright.] SYDNEY, September 20. The Medical Congress discussed a number of interesting papers. The Congress resolved that the rates of pay of surgeons in the Australian navy suggested by Admiral Henderson’s report were totally inadequate. Dr Hain (Melbourne) introduced the subject of venereal diseases and the best methods of preventing them. He contended that there should be compulsory notification. Vice should be dealt with solely as a matter of law- and order. He advocated undertaking a campaign of publicity and eradication. Several speakers advocated compulsory notification and legislation to get rid of quacks. At the Medical Congress Colonel Purdy (New Zealand) dealt with the relationship between the medical profession and the army In the event of compulsory training, which increased the responsibility of doctors. Only the most physically fit could be chosen for the army. VALUE OF VACCINATION. SYDNEY, ' Sept. 30. Received Sept. 21, 12.25 a.m. At the Medical Congress Professor Allen read a paper on serum and vaccine therapy. As a result of vaccination In Germany small-pox had been practically stamped out, while American statistics showed that the incidence of typhoid was fifteen times less among Inoculated than among those not Inoculated.