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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

Wimbledon 1894

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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Table: The following Table shows the number of articles disinfected From each disease :-

The following Table shows the number of articles disinfected From each disease :-

DISEASE.Mattresses.Palliases.Beds.Pillows and Bolsters.Blankets.Dresses.Suits.Other Articles.Total.
Smallpox511840521237156
Diphtheria3014812012316710751420
Erysipelas2...273......822
Scarlet Fever6619320522061379811064
Typhoid Fever......111.........3
Total ..1033162373399784621013205

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The number of rooms disinfected from all diseases was 144.
The Matron resigned at the end of the year, and Miss Warren,
of Bromley, was appointed in her stead.
Considerable dissatisfaction has been caused owing to the
unsatisfactory state of the Hospital, and it is to be hoped that
the current year will see prompt measures taken for the erection
of a suitable building.

Table: The following are the cases of Infectious Diseases admitted during each month of the year:—

The following are the cases of Infectious Diseases admitted during each month of the year:—

Diseases.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Total.
Smallpox.................................11
Scarlet Fever13111028473422571
Diphtheria...12...3.........1410627
Total13121221147356121299