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Orsett 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orsett]
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Allocation of Infectious Diseases to Districts:
| Diphtheria | Scarlet Fever. | |
|---|---|---|
| Corringham | — | 4 |
| Coryton and Shell Haven | — | 7 |
| Fobbing | 7 | — |
| East & West Tilbury and Mucking | 2 | 3 |
| Horndon-on-the-Hill | 1 | — |
| Langdon Hills | 8 | 5 |
| Little Thurrock | 7 | 23 |
| Orsett | 2 | 2 |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 1 | 21 |
| North and South Stifford | 2 | 9 |
| 30 | 74 | |
Diphtheria Anti-toxin is available upon application
to the Public Health Department or to the Police
Station, Grays, but little use is made of it by the
general practitioners.
No facilities for immunisation against Diphtheria
by the Schick method have been introduced by the
Council.
Disinfection.
In the majority of cases of infectious disease the
patient's bedding is removed for steam sterilisation, but
in the light of modern science disinfection has been
proved to be of little or no value. Gradually, the
amount of disinfection carried out in the district has
been reduced and education as to the value of sunlight,
fresh air, and soap and water has taken place.
3 (a) Cancer.
This disease accounted for 36 (18%) of the total
deaths. No special action has been taken by the Council
during the year to educate the public in the necessity
of seeking early advice and treatment.
(b) Prevention of Blindness.
No action has been taken under Section 66 of the
Public Health Act, 1925.