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Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
In this district 11 children were notified as suffering from
this disease, 4 of the cases occurring at the Infirmary. This is
equal to a case rate of 11.7 per 1,000 births occurring in the
district.
Cerebro Spinal Meningitis.
Six cases of this disease were notified, 5 of them being
military cases. One (civil) case was removed to Mogden Hospital.
Acute Polio Myelitis.
No cases of this disease were notified.
Measles and German Measles.
From the beginning of the year, Measles and German Measles
were made notifiable under regulations of the Local Government
Board, and the earlier part of the year was characterised by an
epidemic of both these diseases. The Measles epidemic was
principally located in Isleworth, while the German Measles cases
occurred mostly in Hounslow. In addition to the doctor (if any)
in attendance, the householder has also been made responsible for
notification under the regulations, but only 5 per cent. of the
notifications came from this latter source. The bulk of the civil
cases were visited by the Health Visitors. The total numbers of
notifications received were:—
Civil.
Military.
Measles 612 19
German Measles 496 71
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
The number of cases notified during the year was 75, including
3 military cases. Forty-three (or 59.7%) of the civil cases were
notified as receiving institutional treatment (Infirmary, 11;
Sanatoria, 32).
Other Forms of Tuberculosis.
The number of cases notified during the year was 19, including
1 military case. Nine (or 50%) of the civil cases were notified
as receiving institutional treatment (Infirmary, 6; Hospitals, etc., 3).