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Measles.
Two hundred and ninety-three cases of measles were notified
during the year by the head teachers of schools in the district.
Eleven deaths from measles were registered during the year.
Mumps.
One hundred and fifteen cases of mumps were notified by the
head teachers during the year.
Pneumonia.
Forty-five cases of pneumonia were notified by practitioners
during the year. Six of these cases were notified as primary
influenzal pneumonia. The total deaths registered as pneumonia
was 44; this includes all forms of pneumonia, both primary and
secondary.
Erysipelas.
Thirty cases of erysipelas were notified, and ten cases were
removed to hospital. There was no death from this cause.
Puerperal Eever.
One case of puerperal fever was notified; the patient made a
good recovery.
Puerperal Pyrexia.
Six cases of puerperal pyrexia were notified and no death was
recorded from this cause.