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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Measles
The number of cases notified in i962 was 1,314. This was a quiet year for measles,
which was not unexpected 1961 having been the year with the highest recorded number of
notified cases of measles - 3,310. Most of the cases represented the start of a new
outbreak which commenced in October and continued into 1963 The greater majority of
cases were relatively mild and uncomplicated but 37 were referred to hospital. There
was no instance fortunately, in which measles led to death.
The following table shows the age groups of the notified cases during 1962:-
| Under 1 year | 1 - 5 | 5 years and uowards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Notifications in 1962 | 52 | 734 | 528 |
| Percentage of total Notifications | 4.0 | 55.9 | 40.1 |
| No. ot Deaths | - | - | - |