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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Ilford 1911
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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of rash. The man had been vaccinated about two years
previously, which vaccination had been successful. As the
case had been notified, I arranged for his removal to
Hospital. On arrival at the Hospital he was examined and
sent back as, presumably, not suffering from Small Pox. In
view of all the circumstances, however, arrangements were
made for his isolation at home. All the others in the house
had been vaccinated at once on the occurrence of the rash.
All contacts were dealt with, and every precaution taken as
though there was no doubt about the accuracy of the
diagnosis. It was the only safe and wise course to pursue
in the circumstances, and no further trouble arose. The man
made a good recovery, and in due course returned to work,
after thorough disinfection had taken place.
SCARLET FEVER.
| Year. | Cases. | Deaths. | Rate per 1,000. | Per cent, of Cases Notified. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 295 | 3 | 04 | |
| 1910 | 198 | 5 | 06 | |
| 1909 | 267 | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| 1908 | 446 | 3 | 04 | .67 |
| 1907 | 470 | 5 | 07 | 1.06 |
| 1906 | 326 | 3 | 04 | 92 |
| 1905 | 288 | 4 | 06 | 1.38 |
| 1904 | 224 | 5 | 09 | |
| 1903 | 181 | 2 | 04 | |
| 1902 | 264 | 2 | 04 |
This disease has been more prevalent again during 1911.
From the chart it will be seen it has been fairly evenly distributed
throughout the year, at its minimum during the
holidays, and at its maximum towards the end of the year,
as one would expect. Of the 295 cases, 205 occurred in
patients between the ages of 5 and 15, so it will be seen
that this is essentially a disease of school life, and will be
dealt with more fully in the School section. With the