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Measles.
Measles was prevalent in the district in the earlier part of
the year, and caused, mostly in the months of March and April,
twelve deaths, of which most were of children under five.
Whooping Cough.
Whooping cough became prevalent in the latter part of the
year, appearing at a number of schools in the district but not
heavily affecting any one school. Three deaths, all of infants
under one year of age, occurred from this disease.
Chicken-pox.
Chicken-pox was very prevalent in the last two months of
the year, appearing in most schools and heavily affecting some.
Mumps.
Mumps also appeared in November and by the next month
had invaded, though not to a serious extent, many schools.
Influenza.
Influenza caused a number of deaths in the earlier months of
the year, amongst males more than females, and affecting most
heavily, though not exclusively, the elderly.