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 Friern Barnet]
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NON-NOTIFIABLE DISEASES.
Measles.
Only 27 oases were notified by school teachers and others. The
disease was of a mild type, and the majority of the cases occurred at
the Sydney Road School.
Mumps.
There were no cases of Mumps notified by school teachers
during the year.
Chicken-pox.
24 oases were notified, and was again less prevalent than
during the past few years.
Whooping Cough.
Only 1 case was notified, and the incidence of the disease
shows a steady decline over the past few years.
The following table shows the number of oases of non-notifiable diseases which have been brought to my notice by school teachers and other officers of the Education Authority.
| School | Chicken-pox | Mumps | Measles | Whooping Cough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Road | 1 | - | 26 | - |
| St. Paula | - | - | - | - |
| St. James's | - | - | - | - |
| All Salute M.C.Co Infts | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints Girls | 14 | - | - | - |
| Holly Park | - | - | - | - |
| Cromwell Road | - | - | - | - |
| St. John's | 9 | - | 1 | - |
| Totals | 24 | - | 27 | 1 |
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
The following bacteriological examinations and tests have been made during the year.
| Examination and result | Diphtheria | Tubercle | Typhoid Fever |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | 4 | - | |
| Negative | 90 | 16 | 1 |
| Totals | 84 | 16 | 1 |