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Lambeth 1902
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1902
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This large increase in the number of certificates received is due
to Chickenpox being made a notifiable disease. 198 of the 282
certificates received related to Chickenpox. Particulars as to
these 282 certificates are as follow:—
Medical Certificates accepted in lieu of Disinfection being carried out by the Borough Council.
| Nature of Certificate. | 1st Q. | 2nd Q. | 3rd Q. | 4th Q. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Rooms only | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 18 |
| For Bedding, &c., only | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| For Rooms and Bedding, &c. | 41 | 81 | 50 | 88 | 260 |
| 45 | 86 | 54 | 97 | 282 | |
| *198 relate to Chickenpox. | |||||
The Borough is provided with two refuges, one at the Wharf*
Belvedere Road, and the other at Wanless Road, Loughborough.
The situation of the former is not ideal, being at the entrance to
the Council's dust wharf. During 1902, neither refuge has been
used— the improved methods of disinfection (spraying) rendering
such places practically unnecessary.
Disinfecting Station.
The Borough Council is now in possession of two up-to-date
disinfecting machines (Equifex or Herscher-Geneste patent),
working on the high pressure saturated, steam principle. They
are situated at Arlington Lodge, Wanless Road, Loughborough,
in the old building, which, for that purpose, has been altered and
enlarged (practically doubled in size). The building is divided
* The Wharf is to be extended and enlarged, but it is not proposed to
in any way interfere with the Refuge accommodation there provided (vide
Minutes 1902, page 2051.)