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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

Croydon 1919

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Notified as Scarlet Fever or for observation for Scarlet Fever—

Notified as Scarlet Fever or for observation for Scarlet Fever—

Scarlet Fever1Discharged.
Pseudo Scarlet Fever2,,
Scarlet Fever and Diphtheriai,,
Scarlet Fever and Morbilli2,,
Scarlet Fever, Morbilli and Diphtheria1Died
Morbilli2Discharged.
Sore Throat1,,
Scabies1,,
Skin Disease1,,
No disease observed2,,
Notified as Dysentery or for observation for Dysentery.
Dysentery1Discharged.
Notified as Mumps or for observation for Mumps—
Sore Throat2Discharged.
Notified as Enteric or for observation for Enteric —
Enteritis1Discharged.
Illnesses amongst the Staff—
Scarlet Fever5Discnarged.
Diphtheria5,,
Pneumonia1Died
Nephritis1Discharged.
Sore Throat1,,
Rheumatism1,,

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WORK OF THE BOROUGH LABORATORY.
The work of the Laboratory continues to be of the greatest value
to the Borough.

Table: Examinations for Diphtheria.

Examinations for Diphtheria.

For Doctors.For M.O.H.For Wards (including Nose and Throat Swabs).
+—Total+—Total
2,2531061,1361,242611,5051,566