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at home arrangements were made for a nurse to attend the
patients. Two cases of slight inflammation of eyes were
reported by the Inspector of Midwives of the London
County Council. These cases were visited by the Health
Visitors and action taken where necessary. There was no
impairment of vision in any case.
Anthrax.—No case of Anthrax was notified during the
year, as against no case in the previous year.
Hydrophobia.—No case was reported as due to Hydrophobia,
as against no case in the previous year.
Rabies Order, 1919.—No case of Rabies in dogs
occurred in the Borough.
Glanders.—No case was reported as due to Glanders,
as against no case in the previous year.
Measles and German Measles.—Forty-five cases of
Measles and German Measles were notified against one
thousand three hundred and thirty-four in the previous
year.
Fourteen cases were treated in the Hospitals of the
London County Council. No death was registered.
Whooping Cough.—Three hundred and twelve cases of
Whooping Cough were reported, against two hundred and
seventy-two in the previous year.
Seven deaths were registered.
Seventy cases were removed to hospital.
The homes of the patients were visited by your Lady
Inspector, and the parents advised as to the precautions
that should be taken.
Chicken Pox.—Four hundred and thirty-five cases of
Chicken Pox were reported, against four hundred and
twenty-two in the previous year. Twenty-six cases were
removed to hospital.