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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
City of London 1909
Annual report of Medical Officer of Health for 1909
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51
DISINFECTANTS.
It was not found necessary to use disinfectants so freely as usual in keeping
the roadways free from nuisance. This was due to the cold and wet summer
season experienced in 1909.
As heretofore, all the disinfectants used in the Public Health Department
were obtained through your Medical Officer of Health.
They are used for the following purposes:—
A. Deodorizing and " denaturalizing " condemned meat, disinfecting
public conveniences (urinals, &c.).
B. Disinfecting roadways, street gullies, &c.
C. Disinfecting premises, &c., after infectious disease, drain testing
and sundries.
The amounts spent during the past twelve months under these several headings were:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| B. | 214 | 9 | 9 |
| C. | 22 | 4 | 7 |
| Total | £248 | 14 | 8 |
The above amounts only relate to materials purchased for the use of the
Public Health Department. Arrangements have been made with the heads of
other departments whereby any disinfectants required by them can be obtained
direct from the Contractor supplying the Public Health Department.
ADDITION TO DISINFECTING PLANT.
Owing to the increased amount of work the disinfecting apparatus at the
depot in Golden Lane was called upon to perform, it became necessary to
supplement it by a second but smaller machine. This was installed in
October last, and has been found most useful in dealing with articles requiring
disinfection after notification of infectious disease.