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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
Wembley 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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| Examinations made. | Quarter ending | Total for 12 months. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/3/58. | 30/6/58. | 30/9/58. | 31/12/58. | ||
| Diphtheria | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hæmolytic Streptococci | 25 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 78 |
| Vincents angina | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 |
| Negative | 92 | 85 | 25 | 81 | 283 |
| Shigella | 12 | — | 3 | — | 15 |
| Salmonella | 12 | — | 16 | 2 | 30 |
| Cl. Welchi | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Paratyphi B | 4 | — | — | — | 4 |
| Negative | 75 | 36 | 44 | 42 | 197 |
| Negative | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
| T.B. smear | 3 | 7 | — | — | 10 |
| Other organisms | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | 11 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 40 |
| Per nasal swab | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Paul Bunnel: Positive | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
Scabies.
Only 9 cases of scabies, six adults and three children, were
treated during the year.
Laundry for the Incontinent Aged.
No. of cases 38
Cost of Laundry £135 3s. 11d.
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