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took all the precautions possible to prevent the spread of
infection.
14. Considering the amount of Diphtheria that has existed in
London during the past year, I am able to record only 5 cases in
this parish. This was very favorable and better than last year,
when 7 were recorded, and the general prevalence was not so
great.
15. The question of Typhoid Fever is always an important
one, but. there have only been six cases during the year, and
that would go well to prove that the general drainage and water
supply are very good.
16. In spite of the considerable amount of Small Pox that
has existed in the Metropolis during the past year, not one
single case has occurred in Charlton. This is very fortunate,
but in a great measure we may attribute it to the fact, that there
is not one single common lodging house or shelter in the parish.
From what we can gather from other parishes in the Metropolis,
these refuges together with casual wards have been the chief
places where these cases have been found.
17. There were 23 cases of Erysipelas recorded but no deaths
and one case of Puerperal Fever which was fatal.
18. Measles, Whooping Cough, and Diarrhoea, were all below
the average, at any rate as regards mortality only 3, C, and 8
deaths respectively being returned.—This is satisfactory.
10. With regard to Influenza, although at times during the
year there has been a considerable amount, yet 1 cannot say that.
it has really become epidemic, and certainly no death can be
directly attributed to it.