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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
Heston and Isleworth 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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| Total. | Positive. | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Swabs for Diphtheria sent by Medical Practitioners | 183 | 1.9 |
| Sub-cultures | 0 | 0 |
| Taken from Schools, Clinics and from Contacts | 541 | 17 |
| Sub-cultures | 12 | 11 |
| Sent from Staines Joint Isolation Hospital | 225 | 26 |
| Sub-cultures | 0 | 0 |
| St. Mary's School, North Hyde | 0 | 0 |
| Total cultures examined | 961 | 73 |
| Virulency Tests | 3 | 1 |
| (b) Blood examination for Typhoid Widal Tests | 24 | 7 |
| (c) Cerebro Spinal Fluid Examinations | 0 | 0 |
| (d) Specimens of Sputum for Tubercle Bacilli: — | ||
| Sent by Medical Practitioners | 104 | 19 |
| Total | 128 | 26 |
| (e) Hairs for Ringworm— | ||
| Taken at Schools or Clinics | 25 | 11 |
| Sent from Staines Isolation Hospital | 2 | 0 |
| (f) Other Specimens— | ||
| Urine | 206 | |
| Discharge | 6 | |
| Milk | 93 | |
| Faeces | 7 | |