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THE HEALTH OF BARKING
WHOOPING COUGH.
This disease became notifiable in 1940.
It is, as a disease, rather underrated by the public for it is responsible for a
large number of deaths of children under five and unlike most infectious diseases
is not uncommonly seen in infants.
Protective injections have been given for a number of years against this disease
but it is not yet possible to show that they are of real value. Researches being carried
out at the moment may reveal more information.
There were 243 cases notified during the year. The graphic record showing
The incidence in Barking since 1941 should not be read as evidence that the incidence
of the disease is showing anything but a temporary decline.
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