Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Notified as Scarlet Fever or fur observation for Scarlet Fever—
Result.
Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria 12 12 discharged
,, „ Diphtheria
and Measles 1 1 ,,
„ ,, Pneumonia
and Measles 1 1 ,,
,, „ Diphtheria
and Scabies 1 1 ,,
„ „ Chicken-pox 13 13 „
,, „ Measles . 10 9 ,, 1 died
„ „ and Mumps 4 4
„ ,, Bronchopneumonia
1 1 „
,, „ Pneumonia 2 2 „
,, ,, Rubella 1 1 „
,, „ Albuminuria 1 1 ,,
,, „ Cellulitis 1 1 „
,, ,, Nephritis 1 1 „
,, ,, Appendicitis 1 1 died
Notified as Enteric or for observation for Enteric—
Enteric Fever and Pneumonia 1 1 died
Illnesses amongst the Staff—
Scarlet Fever 5 3 discharged; 2 remains
Diphtheria 6 5 „ 1 remains
Nephritis 2 2 ,,
Mumps 1 1 „
Carbuncle 1 1 „
Influenza 2 2 ,,
Tonsillitis2 2 ,,
WORK OF THE BOROUGH LABORATORY.
The work of the Laboratory continues to be of the greatest value
to the Borough.
For Doctors. | For M.O.H. | For Wards (including Nose and Throat Swabs). | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
— | + | Total | — | + | Total | |
1491 | 312 | 1806 | 1664 | 178 | 1842 | 4385 |