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Measles.
There were 483 notified cases and 5 unnotified, making a total
for the year of 488. Ten of these were adults, 14 severe, 156
moderately severe, and 318 mild cases. 65 cases were removed to
hospital mostly on account of unsuitable home conditions. The
following complications were reported:—
7 developed broncho-pneumonia, 24 bronchitis, 4 conjunctivitis,
and 2 adenitis.
There was a general increase in the number of cases from the
beginning of April. The June to September quarter included the
greatest number of cases, the most severely ill and the greatest
number developing complications. There were no deaths.
Food Poisoning.
25 sporadic cases were reported in the whole year. None of
these was serious, and in no case was the origin of the infection known
for certain. One child of 2 years was removed to hospital and was
there found to be infected by Salmonella Kentucky. All made an
uneventful recovery.
Gastro-enteritis—under 2 years.
There were 25 cases and 22 of these were removed to hospital
chiefly on account of the home conditions. There were no deaths.
Gastro-enteritis—over 2 years.
8 cases were notified. They were treated in hospital and made a
good recovery.
Scabies.
Eleven cases were notified.
Pneumonia.
45 cases were notified and one subsequently withdrawn. Of
these 37 were removed to hospital and there were 4 deaths in elderly
people. Two deaths occurred in the first quarter of the year, one in
the second, and one in the fourth. One child of a year old was
subsequently notified as suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.