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Polio-Encephalitis.
Only 1 case of this disease was notified during the year.
Having regard to the sequels to this disease arrangements have been made
for keeping all those who have been infected under supervision for some time
and for co-operating with the London County Council in obtaining treatment for
those who are affected by any nervous condition which necessitates the provision
of accommodation in hospital.
Polio-Myelitis.
There was 2 cases of this disease notified during the year.
Erysipelas.
The notifications of erysipelas numbered 36, and there was 1 death. Most of
the cases were notified from the St. Marylebone Hospital and the General Hospitals,
and 15 patients were treated in one or other of these institutions.
Puerperal Fever.
The number of cases of this disease notified, viz., 6, was above the average
of the last few years. None of the patients died.
In each case a visit was paid by one of the Health Visitors and the premises
were disinfected.
Measles and German Measles.
Though these conditions are not now notifiable, 322 cases were reported : 35
voluntarily by doctors and parents and 287 by school teachers. There were no
deaths.
The course adopted in relation to the notified cases was the same as in the
previous year. Practically every case was visited by the Health Visitors, particular
attention being given to such as occurred in tenement houses. Under an
agreement entered into between the Council and the Paddington and Marylebone
Nursing Association, the services of a Nurse were obtained in cases in which the
attack was severe. The nurses made 65 visits to 6 cases. The amount paid by
the Council for services in connection with measles and other cases in which
nursing is considered necessary is £112 10s. per annum.
Whooping Cough.
Most of the information obtained with regard to this disease is derived from
the death returns, and during 1925 the number of deaths registered as due to
whooping cough was 21. In 1924 the number was 3 and in 1919, 2.
The arrangements with regard to nursing are similar to those in the case
of measles.
Glanders and Anthrax.
No cases were notified during the year.
Small Pox.
No cases were notified.