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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
Penge 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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Sonne Dysentery
There was only one case of Sonne Dysentery during 1957.
Measles
A total of 662 cases was notified during the year compared with 11 in the
previous year. There were no deaths.
Whooping Cough
Cases were notified throughout the year and totalled 69 compared with
256 cases in 1956. There were no deaths.
It is hoped ±at with the increased use of vaccine against this disease it will
decline.
Disinfection
| Verminous rooms disinfested | 33 |
| Rooms fumigated | 23 |
| Mattresses disinfected | 23 |
| Blankets disinfected | 47 |
| Pillows disinfected | 24 |
| Miscellaneous articles disinfected | 71 |
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