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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

Kensington 1933

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]

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Disinfection after Death or Removal to Hospital.
In all cases after death from tuberculosis the council offer disinfection. This offer is also
extended when patients enter hospitals or sanatoria and when they change their residence.
Disinfection is also carried out upon request by the tuberculosis officer or private practitioners.

Table: The following table shows the number of disinfections carried out during the year :—

The following table shows the number of disinfections carried out during the year :—

Cases where bedding, etc., was disinfected by steam176
Number of rooms disinfected181

Table: Bacteriological Examinations. Specimens of sputum submitted by medical practitioners for bacteriological examination at the expense of the council:—

Bacteriological Examinations. Specimens of sputum submitted by medical practitioners for bacteriological examination at the expense of the council:—

Examined at the council's laboratory314
Examined by the tuberculosis officer462

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Sputum Flasks.
These are supplied to patients who are infectious, and advice is given in regard to the disposal
of sputum.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES FENTON,
Medical Officer of Health.