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vaccination furnished their quota, infants whose vaccination
for various reasons had been delayed supplied
a considerable element; and, to the discredit of the
profession, too large a portion was contributed by those
who had been imperfectly vaccinated in infancy, and
had not been subsequently re-vaccinated.
Accordingly, in the course of the four epidemics
referred to, no fewer than 18,959 deaths occurred from
a revolting but at the same time preventible disease.
Deaths from Small Pox registered in London
during the last four epidemics.
Years.
1863
1866
1867
1871
1872
1876
1877
1878
Deaths.
2,012
1,388
1,332
7,876
1,781
735
2,544
1,291
Total Deaths
in each
Epidemic.
2,012
2,720
9,657
4,570
The deaths are reckoned to the end of August, 1878,
as by that time the epidemic may be considered to
have ceased.
A statement of the deaths registered in Paddington
(during the prevalence of the same epidemics would be
of little value, as it is the duty of the Inspectors to get
all cases removed to the Hospitals which are outside
the parish with as little delay as possible.
In my report for the year 1876, I stated that
during that year Small pox was extensively prevalent