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When, however, the number of beds available becomes short,
admission of cases of Scarlet Fever or Measles will be referred to the
Borough Medical Officers of Health in order that the most suitable
cases shall be selected. It was further agreed that the selection of cases
for admission should be based on type of home rather than type of case.
Good nursing is essential in cases of Measles in view of the
complications of bronchitis and pneumonia, diarrhœa and convulsions
that may occur. It is especially fatal in rickety children. The
mortality from Measles is not, however, a complete index of the
mischief wrought by it. To the complications mentioned already
must be added many ailments which cause prolonged disablement.
Under the terms of an arrangement made with the Borough Council
in 1916, both Nursing Associations render assistance when required,
and the services of a fully-trained nurse can be obtained, free of
charge, upon application to the Hampstead District Nursing Association,
25, Heathurst Road, N.W.3, or the Kilburn and West Hampstead
District Nursing Association, 20, Dennington Park Road, N.W.6.
During the year 82 cases were notified. Only 2 deaths occurred,
and the following is the information in relation to these fatal cases, both
of which were nursed at home:—
Age. Remarks.
7 weeks Post-mortem held. Case notified by parent
the day before death.
1 year 11 months Doctor in attendance. Child contracted
illness at Sandown, Isle of Wight.
Both cases were certified as dying from pneumonia.
Whooping Cough.
This disease is not compulsorily notifiable in Hampstead; our
principal source of information of the occurrence of cases is the Head
Teachers of Schools. 4 deaths were due to Whooping Cough in 1927,
and the following is the information relating to them.
Cases removed to hospital:—
Child aged 9 months.
Had Whooping Cough and Pneumonia when admitted to
hospital. Died one month after admission.
Child aged 2 years.
Removed to hospital. Father caretaker of residential
flats.