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Scarlet Fever
The number of cases notified during the year was 150, this
being 42 less than last year. 130 were removed to hospital. No
deaths were registered from this disease during the year.
Diphtheria
Sixty-four cases were notified during the year and all the
cases were removed to hospital for treatment. One death from
tins disease was registered during the year. All the contacts
are swabbed as a routine measure, and school contacts supervised
by the staff of the school medical service.
Diphtheria Immunisation
A diphtheria immunisation clinic is held at the Town Hall
every week. Daring the year 125 children have been immunised.
Diphtheria prophylactic is also given to the medical practitioners
in the district free of charge, and during the year 10 persons were
immunised by doctors obtaining supplies of prophylactic from the
Council.
Typhoid Fever
One case was notified during the year.
Diarrhcea and Enteritis Under Two Years of Age
Nine deaths were registered during the year: five males and
four females.
Encephalitis Lethargica
No cases were notified during the year.
Chicken Pox
Four hundred and sixty-eight cases of chicken pox were
notified by the head teachers of the schools in the district.
Whooping Cough
Ninety cases of whooping cough were notified during the year
by the head teachers of the schools in this district. One death
was registered.