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NON—NOT1F1ABLE ACUTE 1NFECT1OUS D1SEASE.
1nformation with regard to these diseases is furnished
by the School Nurses, Health Visitors, School Attendance
Officers and Teachers.
The Medical Practitioners in the Borough also supply
much valuable data on occasions.
Measles was prevalent from January to June, attacking
the infants of all Schools in turn. School closure was not
recommended in any of the outbreaks.
There were several cases of chickenpox at Bonner
Hill Road 1nfants' School in November.
Towards the end of the year 1nfluenza became
prevalent and posters on simple precautions were exhibited
throughout the Bo'rough, and a special letter was sent to
the Teachers.
Nine deaths were attributed to 1nfluenza during the
year.
The Sanitary 1nspector, Mr. H. T. Perry, reports as
follows:—