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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
St Giles (Camden) 1897
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Giles District]
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Disinfection of Infected Premises.
301 rooms were disinfected after the following infectious diseases:—
| Small-pox | 3 |
| Scarlet Fever | 212 |
| Diphtheria | 55 |
| Enteric Fever | 28 |
| Membranous Croup | 1 |
| Puerperal Fever | 2 |
Copies of Certificates are sent to the Head Teachers of
schools after disinfection has been carried out in houses.
Disinfection of Bedding, Clothing, &c.
The following articles were brought to the Stone Yard and disinfected in the Washington Lyon's Steam apparatus:
| Articles. | Number | Articles. | Number | Articles. | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimacassars | 5 | Cushions | 99 | Rugs | 82 |
| Aprons | 12 | Drawers | 29 | Scarves | 3 |
| Bags | 2 | Dresses | 5 | Shawls | 84 |
| Beds | 239 | Di ess-bodices | 29 | Sheets | 450 |
| Bed-cases | 20 | Dress-skirts | 27 | Shirts | 63 |
| Bed-gowns | 7 | Dress'g Gowns | 11 | Slippers | 2 |
| Blankets | 453 | Frocks | 37 | Socks | 25 |
| Bolsters | 158 | Handkerchiefs | 71 | Stays | 18 |
| Bolster-cases | 43 | Jackets | 36 | Stockings | 28 |
| Brace | 1 | Mats | 2 | Sundry Articles | 67 |
| Capes | 8 | Mattrestes | 66 | Table Cloths | 16 |
| Caps | 1 | Mattress-cases | 11 | Towels | 138 |
| Carpets | 13 | Neckties | 1 | Trousers | 71 |
| Carpet -pieces | 53 | Night Dresses. | 92 | Ulsters | 2 |
| Chemises | 47 | Paillasse | 1 | Valances | 24 |
| Cloaks | 4 | Petticoats | 75 | Vests | 80 |
| Coats | 53 | Pillows | 541 | Wrappers | 2 |
| Collars | 12 | Pillow-cases | 413 | ||
| Counterpanes | 217 | Pinafores | 12 | ||
| Curtains | 37 | Quilts | 62 | Total | 4,160 |