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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
Bethnal Green 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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Measles, Whooping Cough, &c.—In addition to the
formal notifications from doctors included in the
foregoing table, other cases came to light from other
information, 91 of Measles and 40 Whooping Cough.
162 cases of Chicken pox and 6 of German Measles
were also reported in this way. All were visited.
Disinfection.—Although reduced in volume compared
with pre-war experience, a substantial amount
of disinfection was carried out: 541 rooms and 15,054
articles, while 164 articles were destroyed by request.
The Personal Cleansing Station provided facilities
for the treatment of Scabies for 132 men, 279 women
and 225 children, accounting for a total of 1,400 treatments.
Bacteriological Examinations.—The arrangements with the Clinical Research Association for bacteriological examinations in connection with suspected infectious disease were continued and the following is a statement of the work done.
| Disease Suspected | Examined | Found Positive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throat and nasal swabs Sputum | Diphtheria | 407 | 22 |
| Tuberculosis Typhoid, | 22 | 5 | |
| Faeces | |||
| Dysentery, etc. | 3 |