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we obtained knowledge during the year of 457 cases, of
which 240 were German Measles ; 60 of these were children
under 5 years of age. The number of cases discovered by
health visitors was 31.
Deaths. There was only one death from measles during
the year, which occurred in a child under 5 years of age.
Home Nursing. During the year no cases were nursed
at home under the Council's scheme.
Removal to Hospital. Children suffering from measles
are admitted to the hospitals of the Metropolitan Asylums
Board on the certificate of the Medical Officer of Health.
During the year four cases were admitted, compared with
17 in the previous year.
ANTERIOR POLIOMYELITIS.
Three notifications were received during the year, compared
with five in 1926 and one in 1925.
Home Nursing. Under the Council's Maternity and Child
Welfare scheme, home nursing assistance for children under
five can be provided, and orthopaedic treatment given at
the Remedial Clinic, Thomas Street, Woolwich. All cases
notified are kept under observation until the children become
of school age.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR DISINFECTION AND
DISINFESTATION AND THE EXTENT OF THEIR USE.
The procedure in regard to these matters was fully
described in the Annual Report for 1925, and as no change
has taken place during the year, it is not considered necessary
to repeat this matter this year.