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Measles.
Measles was very prevalent in 1936, but the disease
was comparatively mild in character. There were two deaths.
Twenty-seven cases were treated at the Isolation
Hospital.
Whooping Cough.
Whooping Cough was not prevalent in 1936. There was
1 death.
Influenza.
Influenza in epidemic form appeared the last few weeks
of the year, but the deaths did not begin to take place until
early in 1937. In 1936 there were 3 deaths from influenza.
Erysipelas.
Erysipelas was fairly prevalent, 22 cases being notified,
and there was 1 death.
Smallpox.
No case of smallpox occurred in 1936.
Vaccinations.
No primary or re-vaccinations were performed by the
Medical Officer of Health under the Public Health (Smallpox
Prevention) Regulations, 1917.
Bacteriological Work.