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Cerebro-spinal Meningitis—During 1925 there were four cases
of this disease notified in the Borough, three were removed to
hospital. One death occurred.
Polio-myelitis.—There was one case of polio-myelitis notified
in the Borough during the year.

Encephalitis Lethargica.—The Public Health (Acute Encephalitis
Lethargica and Acute Polio Encephalitis) Regulations, 1918,
came into operation on 1st January, 1919. During the year 1925
11 cases were notified, 6 being fatal. Nine patients were removed
to hospital.
Influenzal Pneumonia and Pneumonia.—There were 7 cases
of influenzal pneumonia and 27 of primary pneumonia notified.
As provided in the Regulations, where the nursing was found to
be inadequate a nurse was sent from the King's Home for Nurses
in accordance with an arrangement made with the Superintendent
at a fee of 1s. 3d. per visit. During the year 109 cases, including
cases of pneumonia and broncho-pneumonia, were nursed and
1,994 visits were paid to those cases. Influenza, unless complicated
by pneumonia, is not notifiable.
Malaria.—There was one notification of Malaria in the
Borough during the year.
Dysentery.—There were no notifications of Dysentery in the
Borough during the year.
LONDON (NOTIFICATION OF GLANDERS ORDER) 1907.
No notification of glanders in animals in the Borough was
received from the Veterinary Inspectors of the London County
Council during 1925.
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