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SMALLPOX.
No cases of smallpox were notified in Chelsea during the year. One
case was notified in 1924. The patient was removed to the M.A.B.
Hospital and recovered. All precautions were taken to prevent the spread
of the disease. The case appeared to be an isolated one and, although
notified in Chelsea, was not a Chelsea resident. No other cases of the
disease have been notified during the quinquennial period 1921-1925.
Vaccination. No vaccinations have been performed by the Medical
Officer of Health under the Public Health (Smallpox Prevention) Regulations,
1917.
I am indebted to Mr. A. W. Horsnell, Vaccination Officer for Chelsea,
for particulars of primary vaccinations which have been performed in
the Parish during the years 1921-1924. These are shown in Table No. 38.
The complete figures for 1925 are not yet available.

In 1924, 34 infants died (unvaccinated), 18 removed to other Districts,
35 removed to unknown addresses, 20 vaccinations were postponed and
151 Certificates of Exemption were issued. Small numbers of cases were
insusceptible and outstanding.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTATION
AND THE EXTENT OF THEIR USE.
The Borough Council maintains a Disinfecting and Cleansing Station
situated at 9a, Lots Road, Chelsea, adjoining the river.
Disinfection. The disinfecting staff numbers two. A steam disinfector
is provided.
Disinfection in connection with the notifiable infectious diseases is
carried out free of charge. Applications for special disinfection, not
associated with the notifiable infectious diseases, are considered, and,
if the work of the Department permits it, are carried out at the expense
of the applicant. Eighteen such disinfections were carried out in 1925,
the total charges amounting to £10 8s. 6d.