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Cerebrospinal Meningitis.—During 1928 there were three cases
of this disease notified in the Borough; all the cases were removed to
hospital.
Polio-myelitis.—There were two cases of polio-myelitis notified
in the Borough during the year.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.—(Public Health (Ophthalmia Neonatorum)
Regulations, 1926, Dated 31-st July, 1926).

Encephalitis Lethargica.—The Public Health (Acute Encephalitis
Lethargica and Acute Polio Encephalitis) Regulations, 1918,
came into operation on 1st January, 1919. During the year 1928
seven cases were notified, five being fatal. All the patients were
lemoved to hospital.
Influenzal Pneumonia and Pneumonia.—There were 19 cases of
influenzal pneumonia and 53 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 118 cases, including cases
of pneumonia and broncho-pneumonia, were nursed and 2,060 visits
were paid to those cases. Influenza, unless complicated by pneumonia,
is not notifiable.
Malaria.—There was not any 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 1927.
NON-NOTIFIABLE DISEASES.
Measles and German Measles.—The Public Health (Measles and
German Measles) Regulations, 1915, were withdrawn by Order in
Council on 31st December, 1919.