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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 1925
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1925
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Proceedings were instituted in the undermentioned case:—
| Defendant. | Offence. | Result. | Penalty. | Costs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Owen, 797, Fulham Road | Selling milk adulterated with 7 per cent, of added water | Dismissed. Warranty proved. | — | — |
| Wm Reekie, 52, Pursers Cross Road (milk roundsman) | Selling milk adulterated with 7 per cent, of added water | Dismissed. Magistrate doubtful. | — | — |
General Sanitary Administration.
Bacteriological Work.—The following bacteriological
examinations were made during 1925 either at the
Borough Bacteriological Laboratory or by the Clinical
Research Association of Watergate House, Adelphi.
The bulk of the work is done at the Borough Laboratory
but specimens may be sent by doctors to the Clinical
Research Association when the Borough Laboratory is
closed, e.g., during week-ends, on public holidays and
in special emergency. During the year under review,
of 2,959 specimens examined, only 236 were done by the
Clinical Research Association, the remainder being done
in the Borough Laboratory.
Bacteriological examinations made during the year 1925:—
| Diphtheria bacillus isolated | 70 | |
| Negative result | 1,023 | |
| — | 1,093 | |
| Widal reaction for typhoid or para-typhoid obtained | 5 | |
| Negative result | 9 | |
| — | 14 | |
| Positive result | Nil | |
| Negative result | 1 | 1 |
| Tubercle bacillus found | 260 | |
| „ „ not found | 1,467 | |
| 1,727 | ||
| Examinations of urine | 51 | |
| Blood counts | 13 | |
| Other examinations | 60 | |
| — | 124 | |
| 2,959 |