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Non-notifiable Diseases.
Information respecting non-notifiable infectious diseases is
usually gained through notifications by the School Attendance
Officers. The undermentioned table sets forth the numbers of
such cases for the year :—
Measles 565
Bubella 4
Chicken pox 64
Mumps 30
Whooping Cough 203
Upon receipt of information of the existence of a case, inquiry
is made by a Health Visitor to obtain all necessary facts.
Influenza.
The mortality from Influenza was 0 021 per 1,000.
Small-Pox.
No vaccinations were performed by the Medical Officer of
Health under the Public Health (Small-Pox Prevention) Regulations,
1917, during the year under review.
Cleansing of Verminous Persons.
Particulars are asked for as to the facilities available in the
district for the cleansing and disinfection of verminous persons
and their belongings.
Neither the Education Authority nor the Sanitary Authority
possesses a cleansing station. This matter has been brought to the
notice of the Education Committee on many occasions. Where
application is made, the Health Department undertakes the
spraying of rooms for the removal of bed bugs, and bedding and
clothing generally can be disinfected by steam at Mogden Isolation
Hospital.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
The Inspection of Midwives is under the supervision of tbe
County Council. It is, however, generally recognised that the