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In the early part of the year Measles was prevalent to an
unusual degree. The percentage of deaths from BronchoPneumonia
accordingly increased. In this connection it was
not found necessary to close any day schools or Sunday
schools, but exclusion of the family affected from school was
carried out in accordance with the Board of Education Regulations.
Large posters were exhibited throughout the Borough,
and leaflets distributed emphasizing the evil effects of Measles.
Towards the end of the year Influenza became epidemic,
and, though the incidence was of a comparatively mild type, it
caused considerable distress to the individuals attacked and
disorganisation of work, owing to the large percentage of the
population absent from their duties. Posters were exhibited
warning the people of the dangers of Influenza.
A very large number of cases of Scarlet Fever have
occurred during the year, and has taxed the Fever Hospital
accommodation to its utmost. Fortunately only 7 deaths have
occurred, nor have there been any ill effects as sequelae (see
page 65-73).