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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Islington 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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The following table shows the age-groups of the notified cases during 1954 :—
| Under 1 year | 1—5 years | 5 years and upwards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Notifications in 1954 | 46 | 634 | 511 |
| Percentage of total notifications | 3.9 | 53.2 | 42.9 |
| No. of Deaths | 1 | — | — |
It was only in the most exceptional circumstances that measles cases were
removed to hospital.
Whooping Cough.
| Under 1 year | 1—5 years | 5 years and upwards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Notifications in 1954 | 35 | ||
| Percentage of total notifications | 13.3 | 54.0 | 32.7 |
| No. of Deaths | — | — | — |
The following chart shows the measles and whooping cough position since
1945