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SMALLPOX
No case of Smallpox hag been notified to the Public Health
Department as having occurred in the Borough since 1928, and there
have been no deaths from this disease for over fifty years.
Information was received during the year regarding eight
contacts who had travelled to addresses in the Borough, and all were
given advice on the precautionary action they should take.
PUERPERAL PYREXIA
Puerperal Pyrexia means any febrile condition in a woman in
whom a temperature of 100.4° Fahrenheit (38° Centigrade) or more
has occurred within fourteen days after childbirth or miscarriage.
Thirty-six cases were notified during the year, of which only
one case occurred at home, the remainder being in hospital. Thirty
of the hospital notifications referred to patients normally residing
outside the Borough.
Ten other cases were brought to the notice of this Department
by other Local Authorities; these concerned Chelsea residents whose
confinements took place in hospitals situated in their areas.
DIPHTHERIA.
It is most gratifying to record that for the fifth year in
succession no cases of Diphtheria occurred amongst residents in the
Borough. Notifications received and confirmed during 1948 and 1949
were 2 and 1 respectively, and only one death has occurred during the
past fifteen years.
Immunisation has played a major part towards the present
excellent position, nevertheless it is constantly necessary to
publicise the efficacy of such a service. Details of services
provided during the year will be found on the following page.