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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

Fulham 1911

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1911

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Table: GENERAL SANITARY ADMINISTRATION. Disinfection. All infected articles were disinfected at the Council's Disinfecting Station, Townmead Road, the following being dealt with during the year:—

GENERAL SANITARY ADMINISTRATION. Disinfection. All infected articles were disinfected at the Council's Disinfecting Station, Townmead Road, the following being dealt with during the year:—

Mattresses1,543
Palliasses1,021
Beds976
Spring Beds35
Pillows2,578
Bolsters1,104
Blankets1,868
Sheets1,912
Rugs and Counterpanes1,528
Curtains2,124
Carpets and Rugs1,059
Cushions585
Articles of Clothing6,821
Sundries8,172
31,321

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The total cost of the station for the year, including
£63 for interest on loans for building and plant and
£216 for repayment of principal, was £922 4s.

Table: 1,724 rooms were disinfected and cleansed, viz.:—

1,724 rooms were disinfected and cleansed, viz.:—

After Diphtheria413
„ Scarlet Fever347
„ Measles336
„ Phthisis333
„ Erysipelas77
„ Enteric Fever33
,, Puerperal Fever20
,, Other Diseases68
Verminous rooms97
1,724