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Hammersmith 1924

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health of the Borough of Hammersmith for the year 1924

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The following bacteriological examinations were made on behalf of the Council:—

Material from cases of suspected Diphtheria—536
True Diphtheria bacillus isolated71
Negative results465
Blood from cases of suspected Fever—6
Widal or Typhoid reaction obtained1
Widal or Typhoid reaction not obtained5
Sputa from cases of suspected Tuberculosis—692
Tubercle bacillus found135
Tubercle bacillus not found557
Total examinations1,234

Disinfection.—The following table shows the amount of disinfection carried out by your Council during the year; all bedding and articles of clothing, &c., being removed to the Council's Disinfecting Station, for the purpose of disinfection.

Beds453
Mattresses690
Pillows1,706
Bolsters436
Blankets1,778
Sheets904
Hugs783
Articles of clothing2,340
Booms984
Sundries336
Total10,410

SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
Staff.—There are nine male Sanitary Inspectors and one
lady Sanitary Inspector.
Eight of the male Inspectors are employed as District
Inspectors, being responsible for all matters excepting the
taking of samples under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts
and the inspection of Ice Cream Vendors, for which the
Special Inspector is responsible. The Special Inspector also
inspects the Markets.
The Lady Inspector inspects Factories, ifcc., where females
are employed, makes enquiries into cases of measles, whooping
cough, chicken pox, cerebrospinal meningitis, encephalitis
lethargica, &c.