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Non-Notifiable Diseases.
The following cases were notified to me from the local
Elementary Schools:—Mumps, 21; Measles, 157; Chickenpox,
61.
Disinfection.
In addition to the usual disinfection of rooms, bedding
and clothing after cases of Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria, etc.,
disinfection has been carried out at 34 premises after cases
of Tuberculosis and 13 of Cancer.
Where vermin are discovered, disinfection of rooms and,
if necessary, bedding and clothing is carried out. This was
done in 66 cases.
The following list shows the number of rooms fumigated
and of beds and other articles steam disinfected during the
year
Rooms fumigated 401
Mattresses disinfected 324
Blankets disinfected 668
Pillows disinfected 845
Miscellaneous articles disinfected 2,434
Library books fumigated 145