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Measles.
This disease has been singularly absent during the year.
No Schools or Classes have been closed. The death rate per
1,000 persons living works out at .13.
Whooping Cough.
There were a large number of cases of this disease in the
earlier months of the year, though only eight deaths were
recorded. This gives a death rate per 1,000 persons living of
.27.
Erysipelas.
No death occurred during the year from this disease.
Twenty-one cases were notified.
Puerperal Fever.
Three cases were notified, and one died. Disinfection was in
every case thoroughly carried out, especially as regards the nurse
in attendance.
Small Pox.
No case has been notified during the year.