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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

St Giles (Camden) 1896

Annual report for the year ending 25th March 1897

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97
Erysipelas (38) were removed from St. Giles Workhouse
to the Central London Sick Asylum, Cleveland Street.
Disinfection of Infected Premises.
221 rooms were disinfected after the following infectious
diseases:—
Scarlet fever 149
Diphtheria 52
Enteric fever 19
Puerperal fever 1
Disinfection of Bedding, Clothing, &c.

Table: The following articles were brought to the Stone Yard and disinfected in the Washington Lyon's Steam apparatus:—

The following articles were brought to the Stone Yard and disinfected in the Washington Lyon's Steam apparatus:—

Articles.NumberArticles.NumberArticles.Number
Aprons20Dresses, &c95Shawls65
Bags4Dress'g Gowns13Sheets432
Beds and Cases231Gloves (pair)1Shirts56
Bolsters & Cases175Guernseys2Slippers (pair)1
Blankets488Handkerchiefs88Socks (pairs)27
Capes4Jackets54Stays24
Caps4Mattresses50Stockings25
Carpets & Pieces18Napkins3Sundries154
Chemises35Neckties1Table Cloths12
Cloaks5Night Dresses65Towels72
Coats44Night Shirts5Trousers57
Collars23Petticoats97Ulster1
Counterpanes247Pillows & Cases881Valiances7
Cuffs11Pinafores21Vests52
Curtains10Quilts31Wrappers3
Cushions65Rugs56
Drawers28Scarves3Total3,866