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CASES REFERRED FROM THE EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT.
The Education Secretary forwards to this Department all cases
of sore throat, etc., which come to the knowledge of the School
Attendance Officers during their enquiries.
The number of cases during the year were:—
Sore Throats 123
Chicken Pox 183
Whooping Cough 103
Measles 469
Other Cases 254
1,132
Investigations into 324 of the above cases were made by the
Inspector, where I was of opinion that such inquiry was necessary,
and severe cases of sore throats were referred to me for examination
and taking swabs.
GENERAL METHODS OF DEALING WITH INFECTIOUS
CASES.
Upon receipt of notification, prompt investigations are made
into each case, and efforts made to discover the history of infection
and any contacts.
Cases requiring removal are taken to the Isolation Hospital
by ambulance as expeditiously as possible.
Day and Sunday Schools are notified, also the Librarian, of
all cases and contacts.