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WHOOPING COUGH.
Two deaths. There have been a good many cases in
town. The attendance at the Infants' Schools have been
rather low at times, but it was not considered necessary to
close the schools.
ACUTE POLIOMYELITIS.
Case No 1. J. D., male, age 9 months, living in Norbiton
Ward. This child came from a Bungalow at Shorehamby-Sea,
on the 1st July, where the family had been staying
for a holiday. No other known cases in that district. The
parents did not agree to spinal puncture, but the doctor
considered the symptoms well marked. The case was fatal
on the 18th July. Duration of illness about one month.
He was removed to the Kingston Victoria Hospital for a
few days when he was withdrawn by the parents.
Casi No. 2. K. A., female, age 14 months, Aug. 30th. This
case occurred in Barracks and was a very mild one. The
Barracks are over a mile from the home of Case 1. There
was no history of nasal discharge but the child had a cough.
The case was treated in the Kingston Victoria Hospital
and made some improvement.
Case No. 3. A. W., male, age 1½ years, living in Norbiton
Ward, ¾ of a mile from Cases 1 and 2, in a direct line.
This child was sent to the Kingston Workhouse Infirmary
on the 3rd October. The duration of illness was at least
six weeks. Mother is a lodger. Father is a labourer.
Small house with two families. Seven other children in
the house, quite well. Right leg of patient has some
strength, but left leg almost useless. No history of nasal
discharge. This is a very poorly nourished child.
Case No. 4. E. G., female, age 8 years, living in Hill Ward,
½ mile from Case 3, nearly 1 mile from the others. Another