Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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Encephalitis Lethargica
One case was notified during the year, and one death
registered.
Chicken Pox
One hundred and seventy-nine cases of chicken pox were
notified by the head teachers of the schools in the district.
Whooping Cough
One hundred and ninety-three cases of whooping cough were
notified during the year by the head teachers of the schools in
this district. Three deaths were registered.
Measles
Seventy-two cases of measles were notified during the year
by the head teachers of the schools in the district. No deaths
were registered.
Mumps
One hundred and four cases of mumps were notified by the
head teachers of the schools in the district.
Ringworm
Five cases of ringworm were reported by the teachers.
Impetigo
Eighteen cases of impetigo occurred in school children during
the year.
Scabies
Eight cases of scabies occurred in school children.
Erysipelas
Sixteen cases were notified. 10 cases were removed to
hospital. No deaths from this disease were registered.