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INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
By means of the returns of non-notifiable infectious disease,
supplied at the end of each week by the head-teachers, it was
ascertained that during the year the numbers of children absent
from school on account of these diseases were as follows:—
Measles 1,116
Whooping Cough 108
Chicken Pox 363
Mumps 583
The reduction of the attendance below 60 per cent. was attributed
to the prevalence of infectious disease at the following
schools and certificates were supplied by the School Medical Officer
to that effect under Schedule IV, Rule 23 of the Code:—
Oaklands Infants' School, weeks ending 7th and 14th March
(Measles, Mumps and Bronchitis).
Drayton Infants' School, week ending 4th April (Measles,
Whooping Cough and Mumps).
Drayton Infants' School, week ending 11th April (Measles),
Drayton Infants' School, week ending 16th April (Measles)
St. Saviour's School, week ending 2nd May (Measles).