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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

Brentford 1911

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford]

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Table: The following table shows the number of notifications received from Medical Practioners during the various months of the year.

The following table shows the number of notifications received from Medical Practioners during the various months of the year.

Month.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Erysipelas.Membranous Croup.Puerperal Fever.Enteric Fever.Total for month.
January..32......5
February71........8
March331......7
April15....1.7
May4..........4
June412......7
July131....16
August711......9
September105......116
October1061....118
November431....210
December411....17
Totals553210..16104

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SCARLET FEVER.
During the year there has been an increase in the number of
cases of Scarlet Fever, 55 cases being notified as compared with 24
in 1910.
The largest number of cases notified was during the month of
September and October, viz., 10. These 55 cases represent infection
in 40 houses.

Table: The following table shows the school incidence.

The following table shows the school incidence.

St. George's School9
St. Paul's School7
Ealing Road School6
St. John's School5
The Ham School1
Rothschild School0
Half Acre School0
Boston Road Infants0
Private Schools4
Over School age8
Under school age13
Schools outside (not private)2
Total55