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4. The origin of the disease was traced as far as possible, and when
discovered, if the source were direct infection, similar steps were
adopted.
5. Disinfectants were supplied gratuitously on application at the
Vestry Hall, and
6. Printed instructions as to the best methods of prevention, of
which the following is a copy, were given to the heads of the
households:—
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTING
THE SPREAD OF SCARLET FEVER, SMALL POX,
And other Dangerous Infectious Diseases.
1.— Send immediate information of the presence of infectious disease to the Medical
Officer of Health. Non-compliance with this instruction entails a penalty not
exceeding FORTY SHILLINGS.
2.—The Patient, if there be insufficient accommodation at home should be
removed immediately to Hospital, where good nursing, suitable food, and
skilled Medical attendance will be provided.
3.—If the patient be not removed to Hospital, then separate the infected person from the
rest of the family, and remove carpets, curtains, and other unnecessary woollen or
linen articles.
4.—Admit fresh air by opening the upper window sash. Keep the fire-place and
chimneys open, using a small fire when possible. Allow Air to pass freely through
the other part of the house by means of open windows and doors.
5.—Hang up a sheet outside the door of the sick room, and keep it wet with a quarterpint
of Carbolic Acid (No. 4), or liquid Sanitas, or a pound of Chloride of Lime, mixed
in a gallon of water.
6.—When possible, all persons who have not had the disease should be sent out of the house
to lodge elsewhere.
7.—Receive all discharges from the patient into a solution of Carbolic Acid or Sanitas.
Add Carbolic Acid or Sanitas plentifully to the discharges before emptying them into
the closet.
8.—Pour daily into every sink, closet, or privy, a quantity of the above-named disinfectants.
9.—All cups, glasses, spoons, See., used by the patient, should be first washed in the
solution of Carbolic Acid or Sanitas, and afterwards in boiling water.
10.—No article of food should be allowed to remain in the room, nor consumed by any
person when removed from the room.