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Chelsea 1926

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chelsea, 1926

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Encephalitis Lethargica is undoubtedly infectious but the infectivity
is of very low nature. The sequelae may be serious, as in most cases
some permanent damage to the brain tissue occurs. The disease was
made compulsorily notifiable from 1st January, 1919.

Table: In the following Table No. 35, is shown the numbers of cases notified in London and in Chelsea during the years 1925 and 1926. TABLE No. 35.

In the following Table No. 35, is shown the numbers of cases notified in London and in Chelsea during the years 1925 and 1926. TABLE No. 35.

Year.Cases Notified in Chelsea.Removed toHospital.Deaths notified during year in Chelsea.Cases notified in London.Deaths notified in London.
1925431*302117
1926331†22987

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* Case notified in 1924.
† Case notified in 1925.
SMALLPOX.
No cases of smallpox were notified in Chelsea during the year.
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 1924 and 1925. These are shown in Table
No. 36. The complete figures for 1926 are not yet available.

Table: TABLE No. 36.

TABLE No. 36.

Year.No. of Births in Chelsea.No. of Primary Vaccinations performed.
1924928608
1925935586

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In 1925, 44 infants died (unvaccinated), 24 removed to other Districts,
55 removed to unknown addresses, 18 vaccinations were postponed and
149 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.