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compared with 18 deaths in 1919 and 57 in 1918. The deathrates
were .27, .11 and .38 for the Borough in these respective
years, and .22, .08 and .42 for London.
Measles and German measles were made compulsorily
notifiable on January 1st, 1916, and remained so up to the
end of 1919. Compulsory notification was rescinded as from
the 1st January, 1920, by the Public Health (Measles and
German Measles) Rescission Order, 1919. The number of
cases reported from schools is not comparable with the
number of notifications received during the period in which
measles was notifiable.
Cases of measles and German measles, when reported,
are visited, and such measures of a precautionary character as
are practicable are taken, especially in regard to the protection
of the younger children. Nursing attendance is provided where
required free of cost by the Borough Council.
Whooping Cough.
During 1920 there were 33 deaths registered from
whooping cough in the Borough, the death-rate being 0.20.
The corresponding figures for 1919 were 6 deaths and a deathrate
of 0 04.
The disease is not notifiable, and information as to its
incidence is mainly derived from school reports. The number
so reported in 1920 was 375.
Precautionary measures are carried out so far as
practicable; visits to the homes of children reported to be
suffering from the disease are made, and advice given by the
Health Visitors to the mothers, urging them to seek timely
medical assistance, especially in regard to the younger
children. Arrangements are also made for the provision of
nursing attendance where required.