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51. Nursing. The Council made arrangements in 1916 for
the home nursing of measles patients by voluntary nursing
associations. During 1920, 39 cases were nursed at home at
a total cost of £14 7s. 6d. The number of visits paid by nurses
was 386 thus averaging 10 visits per case.
All cases occurring in children under 5 were visited by the
Health Visitors.
52. Deaths. The number of deaths due to measles was 21,
as compared with 7 in 1919 and 21 in 1918. 20 of these
occurred in children under 5 years of age.
53. School Closure. To prevent the spread of measles in
school, the London County Council have continued to close
schools or departments (14 in 1920 as compared with 24 in
1919), and to exclude unprotected children from school. The
period of exclusion or closure was usually for a few days only,
but in some cases for two weeks.
WHOOPING COUGH.
54. During the year 454 cases of whooping cough came to
the knowledge of the department through the school services.
One case was admitted to hospital on the recommendation of
your Medical Officer. The number of deaths was 14 as compared
with 11 in 1919 and 29 in 1918. 13 of the deaths occurred
in children under five years of age.
ENTERIC FEVER.
55. There were 6 cases of enteric fever notified during the
year. The number of deaths was 2, giving a death-rate of
001.
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