London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Hayes and Harlington 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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where infestation is likely to occur, are subject to regular
routine inspection.
During the year 251 treatments were carried out at
dwelling houses and 205 at business premises.
Ponds, Ditches, Watercourses; Etc.
These sites are regularly inspected for rodent infestation
pollution, general nuisances and, particularly in
summer mosquitoes. When adverse conditions are found
remedial action is taken.
PART II. FOOD.
Milk Supply.
A register of Dairies and Milk Distributors (other
than dairy farms and farmers) is maintained and the numbers
shown on the Register are:
Milk Distributors 21
Dairies 8
The following licences have been issued:
| Designation | Dealers Licences | Supplementary Licences |
|---|---|---|
| Tuberculin Tested | 11 | 10 |
| Pasteurised | 12 | 10 |
| Sterilised | 17 | 12 |
An order made under Section 23 of the Food and Drugs
(Milk, Dairies and Artificial Cream) Act, 1950: specifying
this district as one within which the use of special desig
nations in relation to milk sold by retail is compulsory,
is in force.
During the year twelve samples of pasteurised mi1 k
were taken for bacteriological examination; all passed the
Phosphatase test but two failed to pass the Methylene Blue
test and were referred to the licensing authority, the
Middlesex County Council,
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