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MEASLES.
Statistics. This disease is not notifiable. Information as to cases
occurring in the Borough is derived from the School Authorities,
Hospitals and medical practitioners. In addition, many cases are
discovered by the Health Visitors in the course of their duties. All
children suffering from the disease are visited by the Health Visitors at
frequent intervals and advice is given as to the steps necessary to avoid
complications.
The number of cases coming to the knowledge of the Department
during the year was 631, as compared with 110 in 1925.
Deaths. The number of deaths was 16, fifteen of which were in
children under five years of age.
Visiting and Nursing. During 1926, 691 visits and re-visits were made
by the Health Visitors. Cases are also visited by the District Nurses
whenever circumstances render this necessary. 217 nurses visits were
required in 1926.
Removal to Hospital. Cases of Measles are received in the Hospitals
of the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the certificate of the Medical
Officer of Health. During the year 61 such cases were removed. In
addition a large number were admitted to St. Luke's Hospital for
treatment.
ENTERIC FEVER.
Notifications. During the year the number of cases of Enteric fever
notified in Chelsea was 2.

Deaths. There were no deaths in the above cases. One fatal case
occurred in Kensington of a Chelsea resident. The case had not been
notified in this Borough.