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But although measles is not a notifiable disease, many cases are
reported to the Medical Officer of Health by school teachers, parents
and others.
During- the year 11)10, 612 cases were reported, as compared with
28in 1901). The sources of information were as follows :—
Cases notified by medical practitioners 8
„ parents or guardians 141
,, school teachers 433
„ employers and others 50
„ Metropolitan Asylums Board 4
Death Returns 6
642
The 642 cases occurred in 377 houses: —
In 214 houses there was one case in each house.
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