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Causes of Sickness.
Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria.

There were no deaths during 1924 from either Scarlet
Fever or Diphtheria.
Measles.
During the first four months of the year Measles was
prevalent, affecting Bonner Hill Road, Richmond Road, and
St. Paul's Infants' Schools. The outbreak did not assume
proportions necessitating school closure.
Eight deaths were attributed to this disease.
Influenza.
The outbreak of Influenza at the end of 1923 was continued
into the first three months of 1924. The doctors
report that the great majority of cases were mild, with
sudden onset, headache, myalgic pains, and nausea.
Intense weakness and depression were common results
of an attack.
Pneumonia was not a common complication.
Twelve deaths were recorded.
Enteric Fever (including Paratyphoid).
During the year six cases were notified, one proving
fatal. The following very brief notes on the cases are interesting:—
(1) R.W., female, age 17, was admitted on December
11th, 1923, to the Workhouse, where she remained until
her transfer to the Kingston and District Hospital, adjoining,
on January 23rd, 1924, presumably suffering from
Influenza. It was not until five days later that she exhibited
symptoms suggestive of Typhoid Fever.