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The above table is based on total births occurring in Chelsea and is not confined
to parishioners.
The total number of successful primary vaccination certificates
(children under 14 years of age) received during the year 1933 was 731.
VENEREAL DISEASE.
The London County Council is the Authority responsible for the
provision of facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of venereal disease
and special clinics are held in various hospitals. The hospital for Chelsea
residents is St. George's Hospital.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTA.
TION AND THE EXTENT OF THEIR USE.
The Borough Council maintains a Disinfecting and Cleansing Station
situated at 9a, Lots Road, Chelsea, adjoining the river.
Disinfection.—The disinfecting staff numbers three. A steam
disinfector is provided. An appropriate motor vehicle is utilised for the
conveyance of infected and disinfected articles to and from the Disinfecting
Station.
Disinfection in connection with the notifiable infectious diseases is
carried out free of charge. Applications for special disinfection, not
associated with the notifiable infectious diseases, are considered, and,
if the work of the Department permits it, are carried out at the expense
of the applicant. Forty.six such disinfections were carried out during
the year, the total charges amounting to £23 17s. 6d.
On page 47 will be found a summary of the work done by the disinfecting
staff during the year.
Infectious Disease Shelter.—Under the Public Health (London)
Act, 1891, Section 60 (4), temporary house accommodation with necessary
attendance is provided by the Borough Council free of charge at 9a,