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Contacts.
Twenty-three had no contacts; 17 had contacts. The number of contacts was
38 of whom 10 were susceptible, 28 having already suffered from an attack.
No. of cases 9 3 2 0 1 2
and
No. of contacts 1 2 3 4 5 6
No. of cases 6 0 0 1
and
No. of susceptible contacts 12 3 4
Spread in Family.
The 40 cases occurred in 38 families. In 36 families 1 case occurred, in
2 families 2 cases occurred.
Removals.
Twenty-five patients (62.5 per cent.) were removed to hospital, 20 to M.A.B.
hospitals and 5 to the London Fever Hospital.
Measles Control in Schools.
The special arrangements of the London County Council for securing through
the school organisation earlier information of measles was continued.
German Measles.
During the year information was received relating to 58 cases; 9 were notified by doctors
and information of 18 cases was received from schools, 28 from hospital authorities, 3 from
health visitors and 1 from a parent.
Ages.
5 were between 1 and 5 years.
15 were between 5 and 16 years.
38 were over 16 years.
Contacts.
Twenty-five enquiries were made relating to 20 cases under 16 years and to 5 adults in
private houses and hotels. Thirty-three adults were residents in business and social hostels
and had no contacts within the London County Council definition. Of the 25 cases where
enquiry was made 9 had no contacts; the number of contacts with the other 16 cases was 38,
of whom 10 were susceptible, 28 having already suffered from an attack.
No of cases 6 6 12 1
and
No. of contacts 1 2 3 5 7
No. of cases 7 2
and
No. of susceptible contacts 1 5
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