View report page

110
Of the total who received the doses, 3 had complete
immunity and the remaining 9 developed the disease. Of
these, 8 had very slight uncomplicated attacks and 1 an
average acute attack.
Of the 9 children who contracted the disease, the period
between the administration of the serum and attack is set
out:—
1 in 4 days.
3 in 5 days.
5 in 6 days.
The incubation period for measles is 9-12 days, and it is
obvious that the children who contracted the disease had
already been infected before the administration of the
serum.
Seven other children who had not been immunised contracted
measles and had attacks of varying severity.
Whooping Cough.—Three hundred and fourteen cases
of Whooping Cough were reported, against two hundred
and thirty-four in the previous year.
Nine 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.—Three hundred and fifty-three cases of
Chicken Pox were reported, against two hundred and
ninety-three in the previous year. Forty-eight cases were
removed to hospital.