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MEASLES, WHOOPING COUGH, AND CHICKEN POX.
These diseases, not being compulsorily notifiable, are
brought to our notice chiefly by notifications from the Head
Teachers of the various Schools in the Borough, in compliance
with the regulations contained in the School Management Code.
Measles.— The number of cases of measles brought to our
notice in this manner showed a considerable decrease over the
preceding year, only 349 cases being notified, as against 1205
in 1905. Where cases occurred in the poorer districts the
homes were visited by the Women Sanitary Inspectors with the
object of impressing the parents with the very infectious
nature of the disease, and the need of precautions to prevent
its spread. One hundred and twenty.three visits were made
for this purpose.
Chicken.pox.— One hundred and sixty.eight children
were notified to be suffering from this disease, compared with
342 in 1905. The Women Sanitary Inspectors made 230 visits
to the various homes on this account.

The following is a list of schools closed with a view of
preventing the spread of infectious diseases:—
On account of Measles.
Baking Road L. C.C. School.—Class.room D of Infants'
Department closed by the London County Council on February
26th for one week.