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The number of deaths from Measles (Measles and
German Measles), were, in—
1916 (91 notified cases) 0
1917 (688 „ „ ) 3
1918 (172 „ „ ) 0
1919 (24 „ „ ) 2
Since 1910 the free supply of Diphtheria anti-toxin
has been in use, and the free examination of specimens
by bacteriology is made for all diseases to which it is
applicable.
Encephalitis Lethargica.—One death, at 64 years
of age, was attributed to this disease. It had not been
notified.
There was no "return case" of Scarlet Fever.
The Elementary Schools promptly notify any cases of
infectious disease, and the Health Visitor goes to the
homes.
The notification of Tuberculosis direct to myself is
not complete. Many cases are first known on
receiving notice that they have been almitted to a
Sanatorium.
This is partly due to the medical practitioners
sending their cases to the Tuberculosis Dispensary
of the County, for the opinion of the County
Tuberculosis Officer. Possibly the practitioner and
the Tuberculosis Officer each think the other will notify
to the Local Medical Officer of Health.
SMALL POX.
No vaccination has been performed by the Medical
Officer of Health, and no request for such has been
made.
No case has been known in the District for 18 years,
and no death registered since 1882.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
Births registered in the District: Legitimate, 298;
Illegitimate, 11; total, 309.
Number notified of those registered: Legitimate, 282;
Illegitimate, 8; total, 290.
Percentage notified, 93.85.