Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report upon the public health & sanitary condition of Battersea during the year1900
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On the 25th April, L. S., and on the 2nd May, W. S., were
attacked; on the latter date also M. 8., living next door, and
who had been playing with A. S., was attacked.
Upon examination by the Medical Officer of Health, A. S.
was found to be still in an infectious condition, with discharges
from ear, and was sent back to hospital on the 30th April.
Case 5. P. D., of — Motley Street, was removed to hospital
on 23rd February, and returned on or about 23rd April.
On the 4th May, E. S. was attacked.
Case 6. E. M. and A. M., of — Salcott Road, were
removed to hospital with Diphtheria on the 5th March, and
whilst there were reported to have developed Scarlet Fever.
They returned on the 9th May, and went to — Comyn Road,
the family having changed their address.
On the 24th May. E. I!., of Comyn Road, developed Scarlet
Fever.
Case 7. G. 8., of — Battersea Park Road, was removed to
hospital on 29th January, and returned on or about 29th June.
On the 5th July, S. B. was attacked.
Case 8. R. W., of — Battersea Park Road, was
removed to hospital on 2nd July, and returned on the 18th
August.
On the 30th August, S. W. was attacked.
It is stated that the child had a rash on its chest when it
returned, and that the scales from desquamation could be shaken
from the clothes.
Case 9. H. C., of — Sabine Road, was removed to hospital
on 25th June, and returned on 22nd September.
On the Ist October J. C. was attacked.