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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 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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| Examinations made. | Quarter ending | Total for 12 months. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/3/59 | 30/6/59 | 30/9/59 | 31/12/59 | ||
| Throat and Nose Swabs. | |||||
| Diphtheria | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hemolytic Streptococci | 25 | 29 | 8 | 21 | 83 |
| Vincents angina | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Negative | 68 | 49 | 23 | 33 | 173 |
| Faces. | |||||
| Shigella | 19 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| Salmonella | — | 5 | 5 | 14 | 24 |
| CI. Welchii | — | 13 | 30 | 3 | 46 |
| Paratyphi B | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | 39 | 95 | 65 | 34 | 233 |
| Urine. Negative | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Sputum. | |||||
| T.B. smear Other | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| organisms | - | - | - | - | — |
| Negative | 20 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 45 |
| Pertussis. | |||||
| Per nasal swab | - | - | - | - | - |
| Negative | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Blood. | |||||
| Paul Bunnel: Positive | - | - | - | - | - |
| Negative | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Scabies.
Only 6 cases of scabies, three adults and three children, were
treated during the year.
Laundry for the Incontinent Aged.
No. of cases 37
Cost of Laundry £137 10s. 4d.
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