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As far as possible the cases were visited at their own homes, with
the exception of those suffering from chickenpox and mumps. Simple
instructions were given to the mothers, and they were urged to get
medical advice for the children when possible.

Those Schools which are situated near the boundaries of Chelsea
are naturally attended also by children living in adjoining Boroughs, and
are therefore outside the scope of the present inquiry. It will be noted
that hardly any notifications were received from the Roman Catholic
Schools, viz.:—Oratory Schools, Servite, and St. Mary's, Cadogan Street,
nor from St. Lukes Schools or Walton Street. There does not appear to
be any reason why information should not be sent as to non-notifiable
infectious diseases occurring in these schools, such as is given by the
schools in the table above set out.
(6) Visits of Instruction re Management of Infants.
The number of births in Chelsea, registered during the year,
amounted to 1431. including 14 twin-births as against 18 in 1906. Of
the 14 twin-births, in four cases both infants died within the year. The
total number of visits paid by me amounted to 697, the actual visits
of instruction being approximately 474. The chief points emphasised
are :—The importance of breast feeding, when the mother is healthy;
care of bottles when used; necessity for cleanliness, and ventilation;
how to contrive a cot or cradle at a nominal cost, &c.
The number of births reported from St. George's Hospital amounted
to 183. The women were visited, previous to confinement, in their own