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Poplar 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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9 blood specimens from doubtful cases of Enteric Fever were examined.
One positive result was obtained.
One swabbing from a doubtful case of Puerperal Fever was submitted,
and the result of the examination was reported negative.
All these examinations were carried out at the Seamen's Hospital,
Greenwich.
Smallpox.
The outbreak of Smallpox, which commenced in Poplar in March,
1928, continued, and during 1931 102 cases occurred (see footnote.)
TABLE I. Smallpox and Chickenpox Cases Notified during each month. 1931-
| Month. | Smallpox. | Chickenpox. |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 129 |
| February | 14 | 71 |
| March | 8 | 93 |
| April | 20 | 67 |
| May | 19 | 111 |
| June | 3 | 101 |
| July | 4 | 60 |
| August | 6 | 51 |
| September | 2 | 46 |
| October | 3 | 108 |
| November | — | 124 |
| December | 2 | 162 |
| Totals | 102* | 1123* |
* These figures refer to the calendar year, but in other parts of this Report the
figures, Smallpox 101 and Chickenpox 1103, referring to the statistical year
of 52 weeks are used.