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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

Southwark 1916

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1916

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Table: TABLE 42.Verminous Bedding, &c., Disinfected at the Council's Stationsduring 1916.

TABLE 42.

Verminous Bedding, &c., Disinfected at the Council's Stations

during 1916.

Articles.Disinfected.Destroyed.
Beds5603
Palliasses2228
Bolsters3161
Pillows7612
Cushions81—
Blankets1,423
Sheets586—
Quilts4752
Articles of Clothing, &c.41,183—
Books——
Total45,60716

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3 bundles of rags, 1 rug and 1 sack of flock were also disinfected at
the Depots.

Table: TABLE 43.The number of Yerminous Rooms Stripped by the Council's Staff

TABLE 43.

The number of Yerminous Rooms Stripped by the Council's Staff

St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul s Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints' Ward.St.Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christ Church Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
No. of Rooms Stripped—l——l—ll1——5