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Scarlet Fever.
Fewer cases of Scarlet Fever were notified than in the previous
year, the figures being:—
1946 323
1947 272
Home treatment of Scarlet Fever continued satisfactorily, and
less than 50 per cent. of the cases notified were removed to hospital.
Measles.
There was no diminution in the incidence of Measles, and
hospital treatment is becoming necessary for an increasing number
of complicated cases. In 1947, 73 cases were treated in isolation
hospital, compared with 31 the previous year. Notifications totalled
1,227.
Scabies.
There was a marked decrease in the incidence of Scabies, a
compared with preceding years since 1944, when compulsory
notification (commenced in December, 1943) made it possible to
exercise greater control over this disease.
The comparative figures are:—
1944 697 cases
1945 709 „
1946 591 ,,
1947 189 ,,