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Holborn 1915
Report for the year 1915 of the Medical Officer of Health
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BACTERIOLOGY. The following table gives details of the examinations made during the year.
| Diphtheria. | Enteric Fever. | Consumption. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Submitted. | Result of Examination. | Number Submitted. | Result of Examination. | N umber Submitted. | Result of Examination. |
DISINFECTIONS. During the 52 weeks ended January 1st, 1916.
| District. | Rooms. | Bedding, &c. Number of Articles. | Number of Persons using Shelter. |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | |||
| — | |||
| — |
SHELTER DURING DISINFECTION OF HOUSES.
As the Council's Shelter for the accommodation of persons during the
disinfection of their houses at No. 191, High Holborn, was demolished in July,
1906, the Council made arrangements with the adjoining Borough of Finsbury for
the use of their shelter. As the disinfectors work very early and very late, if
required, it was not necessary to use the shelter during the year.
CLEANSING OF PERSONS ACT.
During the year 68 persons (62 men and 6 women) infested with vermin
had their bodies and clothing disinfested free of charge. All had their bodies
cleansed in the new Cleansing Station at the Public Mortuary, and 498 articles
were disinfested in the Council's steam apparatus.