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Wood Green 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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Laboratory Facilities
As in past years, the Central Public Health Laboratory Service
has been of the greatest assistance to us, not only the Central
Laboratory at Colindale, but also the Laboratory housed in Coppetts
Wood Hospital, where Mr, McGimpsey is the Bacteriologist. I
gratefully acknowledge the assistance afforded throughout the
year, and the close co-operation which has continued for so many
years between the Public Health Department and the Laboratory
Service.
Summary of the work carried out at the Central Public Health Laboratory for the year as follows -
| Positive | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Swabs for diphtheria bacilli | – | – |
| Sputa for tubercle bacilli | – | 8 |
| Throat and nose swabs | 67 | |
| Faeces | 279 | |
| Urine | 1 | |
| Blood | 2 | |
| Others | 4 | |
| Ice Cream | 12 | |
| Milk | 12 | |
| Water (Swimming Pool) | 4 |
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
(National Assistance Amendment Act, 1951)
SECTION 47.:- Removal to suitable premises of persons in need of
care and attention.
It was not found necessary for the Council to take any action
under this Section during 1959.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
SECTION 50.Burial or Cremation of the Dead„
The burial was carried out by the Council of a still-born
child found at the rear of Brabant Road. There were no burials
carried out under this Section during 1958.
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