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Encephalitis Lethargica.
One case of this disease was notified during the year.
There were 1,025 cases of this disease notified in various
parts of the country in 1923.
PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER, INFECTIOUS
DISEASES.
Diphtheria.
This disease was not so prevalent during the year, the cases
notified being less than a third of the number notified in 1922.
5 Diphtheria Carriers were discovered.
Smallpox.
There were no cases of this disease during the year.
Infectious Diseases and Schools.
Following a suggestion of the Local Government Board, an
arrangement is in force between the Council and Education Com
mittee, under which the Head Teachers of the various schools notif}
to the Medical Officer of Health all absentees suspected to be suffering
from any infectious disease.
By this means we become aware of many slight cases of infectious
disease, which would otherwise escape us. We are thus able
to visit the houses, and give instructions as to the precautions
necessary to be taken. These cases are also reported to the School
Medical Officer.