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Measles
The expected high incidence of this disease occurred during
1965, a total of 5,119 cases coming to our knowledge.
Meningococcal Infections
6 notifications were received. One death of a male in the age
group 65-74 years was recorded.
Pneumonia
51 notifications in respect of cases of pneumonia were received
in 1965. 290 deaths were attributed to this disease. This figure
includes people who are normally resident in the area, but who
died in premises outside the Borough boundaries.
Scarlet Fever
178 cases were notified during the year. This is another
infection which now generally occurs in a mild form.
Smallpox
No cases occurred during 1965, but it was necessary for a
number of suspected contacts to be kept under surveillance at
various times during the year. The department was called upon
to authenticate the signature of the doctor on 3,690 International
Certificates of Vaccination.
Tuberculosis
90 notifications were received, and 14 deaths attributed to
this disease during 1965. It is difficult to appraise the progress
made in this field during the year as there are no corresponding
figures available for direct comparison but it is encouraging to note
that the number of cases on register declined quite substantially
during the year. Of the 14 deaths, all but 2 occurred in the age
group over 65.