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Of the 45 cases notified as many as 43 were removed to hospital,
of which 3 died, a mortality of 7 0 per cent.
In the 2 cases treated at home both died.
The percentage of cases removed to hospital to the total number
notified was 95.5.
The Wards most affected were St. Michael, St. Mary, St. Paul
and St. George, in the order named.
MEASLES.
This disease which was marked by such a heavy death rate in 1910,
has diminished nearly by one-half during the year under consideration.
Even with this decrease the number of deaths (120) stands high for
what is often looked upon as a mild complaint. In well-to-do families
where proper precautions are taken, a fatal issue is hardly ever heard
of, but in less fortunate households the story runs very differently.
Every case coming to our notice is visited and the condition of the
house reported upon. Instructions are also given both verbal and by
leaflet. Disinfection is carried out after a death and when notice is
given to us of the recovery of a patient.