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Non-notifiable Diseases.
Information respecting non-notifiable infectious diseases is
usually gained through notifications by the Head Teachers and
School Attendance Officers. The undermentioned table set forth
the numbers of such cases for the year : —
Measles 563
German Measles 30
Chicken Pox 100
Mumps 308
Whooping Cough 67
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 0.23 per 1,000.
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 the
County Council. It is, however, generally recognised that the
authority administering a Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme
should also exercise control over the Midwives practicing in its
area.
In this district it is the practice of the Health Visitors not to
visit the newly-born till 14 days after the birth, in order not to
interfere with the Midwife.