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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 318, as compared with 631 in 1926.
Deaths. The number of deaths was 3, all of which were in children
under one year of age.
Visiting and Nursing. During the year, 377 visits and re-visits were
made by the Health Visitors. Cases are also visited by the District
Nurses whenever circumstances render this necessary. Thirty nurses'
visits were required in 1927.
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 54 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 6.
A summary of the cases is given in Table No. 32.

Deaths. There was one death from Enteric Fever during the year.