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CHAPTER III.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
1. The year was notable for the absence of any outbreak of
major infection and particularly for the absence of poliomyelitis from
the Borough during the whole period.
Measles paid its biennial visit and 1,269 cases were notified,
most of a mild and transient nature and without any case terminating
fatally.
2. FOOD POISONING. The total of cases notified during
the year was 5, but none of these was from outbreaks. It is certain
that many sporadic cases occur which are not notified but equally
probable that all major incidents are discovered and investigated.
3. INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES OF IMMUNISATION.
The Department continues to authenticate the International
Certificates of Vaccination for travellers who have received inoculations
from Wembley practitioners.
During the year 1,468 certificates received attention in the
Department.
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