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Measles and German Measles.—The Public Health (Measles
and German Measles) Regulations, 1915, were withdrawn by
Order in Council on 31st December, 1919.
Forty-five deaths were recorded from this disease. The annual
mortality is therefore .2 per 1,000 inhabitants, compared with
London .35 per 1,000 inhabitants. Information of 1882 cases of
measles was received from headmasters of elementary schools in
the Borough.
A few cases were discovered by the Health Visitors, and
parents advised (in the event of no medical man being in attendance)
to obtain proper treatment for the cases. When the nursing
was considered inadequate a nurse was provided at the expense
of the Council through the King's Home for Nurses.
Encephalitis Lethargica.—The Public Health (Acute Encephlitis
Lethargica and Acute Polio Encephalitis) Regulations, 1918,
came into operation on 1st January, 1919. During the year 1922
4 cases were notified, 1 case fatal; cause of death on Coroner's
inquest returned as Acute Encephalitis due to result of fall. Three
patients were removed to hospital.
All necessary particulars were supplied by the medical practitioners
in attendance.
Influenzal Pneumonia and Pneumonia.—There were 17 cases
of influenzal pneumonia and 33 of primary pneumonia notified.
As provided in the Regulations, where the nursing was found to
be inadequate a nurse was sent from the King's Home for Nurses
in accordance with an arrangement made with the Superintendent
at a fee of 1s. 3d. per visit. During the year 77 cases were nursed
and 1,137 visits paid to those cases. Influenza, unless complicated
by pneumonia, is not notifiable.