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The targe proportion of cases which come under observation
for the first time as a result of notification from an Institution
would appear to show that the notification of cases by private
practitioners, is not as complete as it should be.
Other Forms of Tuberculosis.
The number of new cases notified during the year was 11.
Seven of them were notified as receiving institutional treatment.
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 10
Rubella 8
Chicken Pox 166
Mumps 167
Whooping Cough 125
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 24 per 1,000.
Small-Pox.
No vaccinations were performed by the Medical Officer of
Health under the Public Heath (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