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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lewisham 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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NON-NOTIFIABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
The principal infectious diseases which are not compulsorily
notifiable by medical practitioners, are Measles, Whooping
Cough, Chicken-Pox, Mumps, and Ringworm. The existence of
these diseases in children attending the elementary schools is
brought to our notice by the Head Teachers, and, also, in the
case of Measles, by the School Attendance Officers.
The following is a summary of the cases notified from Schools:—
| Number of children suffering. | Children excluded on account of infection in their homes. | |
|---|---|---|
| Measles | 660 | 250 |
| Whooping Cough | 416 | 84 |
| Chicken-Pox | 449 | 179 |
| Mumps | 389 | 6 |
| Ringworm | 259 | 1 |
SCHOOLS.
Exclusion of Infant Scholars :—
In the following Schools children under the age of
compulsory school attendance, i.e., five years of age, were
excluded when infectious disease was prevalent in the
neighbourhood.
Name of School.
Grove Park
Brockley Road
Holy Trinity
Dalmain Road
Gordonbrock
Date of
exclusion.
2nd March
22nd April
3rd May
11th May
8th June
Disease.
Diphtheria
Whooping Cough
Whooping Cough
Whooping Cough
Measles