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The exclusions were markedly fewer during 1906 than in 1905, chiefly on account
of the decrease in the number from scarlet fever, measles, chicken-pox, and whooping
cough. They were most numerous during the months of March, May and June,
and least in January, not taking into account August, when the summer holidays
occur.
During the year, attention was especially directed to the following schools:—
Catherine Street School.—Class-room II., in the infants' department, was closed
on account of measles amongst the children by the Medical Officer (education); also
Gopsall Street School.—Class-room A, in the infants' department, for the same
disease. T'he usual instructions as to disinfection were given, and the necessary precautions
taken.
Hammond Square School.—Class-room C, in the infants' department, came under
observation chiefly on account of measles. The attendance had fallen off a. great deal,
but as it was showing signs of improving, no action was taken.
Trinity Place School.—On two occasions this school was visited on account of children
from scarlet fever infected houses attending. On one of these a little boy was
found desquamating in the infants' department. The usual steps as to disinfection
were taken.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
Bacteriological examinations were made by Dr. Bulloch, at the London Hospital
Medical School, in 34 cases of suspected infectious disease. In 25 instances the disease
suspected,' was diphtheria, in 8 typhoid fever, and in one consumption. The results
were all negative.
DISINFECTION.
During 1906 some 1,328 premises were disinfected. The number of articles removed
and disinfected at the Borough disinfecting station was 26,693, as compared
with 33,745 in 1905, 14,063 in 1904, 8,911 in 1903, 55,025 in 1902, and 17,226 in
1901. The articles disinfected included 1,469 beds, 1,798 mattresses, 3,110 pillows,
1,249 bolsters, and 19,007 miscellaneous articles, including clothing, linen, carpets,
curtains and the like. In some instances infected bedding is found to be so contaminated
or in such a worn and filthy condition that its destruction is necessary. During the
year four such beds and 6½ mattresses were destroyed, being burnt at the disinfecting
station. The articles destroyed were replaced with new. No complaints were received
as to any damage caused! by the measures taken for disinfection during the year.