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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
Southwark 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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TABLE 30.
Verminous Bedding, etc., Disinfected at the Council's Stations
during 1932.
| Articles. | Disinfected. | Destroyed. |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 184 | 2 |
| Palliasses | 49 | 1 |
| Bolsters and Pillows | 291 | — |
| Cushions | 18 | — |
| Blankets | 450 | — |
| Sheets | 456 | — |
| Quilts | 205 | - |
| Articles of Clothing, etc. | 29,121 | - |
| Books | 55 | - |
| Total | 30,829 | 3 |
In addition, four attache cases were disinfected.
VERMINOUS PERSONS CLEANSED DURING 1932.
During the year 4,836 persons were cleansed at the station in King
James Street. Of these, under our agreement with the London County
Council, were 3,131 children.
Many of the children treated were suffering from Scabies. In
every case the treatment at our Station was thoroughly efficacious, and
no recurrence of the trouble was experienced.