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NOTIFICATIONS OTHER THAN TU3ERCULOSIS
The number of corrected notifications received during the year increased
from 1,001 in 1962 to 2,626 in 1963.
This was due almost entirely to an outbreak of measles, 2,129 cases being
notified compared with 523 in 1962.
Other diseases to show an increase were Scarlet Fever, 76 compared with
65; Whooping Cough, 164 compared with 64; Pneumonia, 48 compared with
35; Food Poisoning, 17 compared with 15; Scabies 25 compared with 17 and
Erysipelas 5 compared with 3. Other notifiable diseases decreased.
Poliomyelitis
As in 1962 one case only, an adult female, was notified. This case was
°f the non-paralytic type.
Food Poisoning
The seventeen cases of Food Poisoning were distributed throughout the
year as follows
First Quarter 1
Second Quarter 3
Third Quarter 5
Fourth Quarter 8
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Salmonella Typhimurium was identified in 10 cases. In the remaining 7
cases the causative a gent was not identified.
A small outbreak of food poisoning due to Salmonella Typhimurium occured
amongst the nursing staff at a hospital in the Borough.
There were only seven cases although the number at risk could have been
as many as 500. The vehicle was thought to be cottage pie but unfortunately
none was available for examination by the time the outbreak occurred.
Salmonella Infections not Food-Borne
In addition to the notified cases of food poisoning already mentioned
the following salmonella infections were brought to the notice of the Public
Health Department.