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steam apparatus. Here is also kept the Morris chassis with two
interchangeable bodies in connection with the work of the Station.
The following table gives particulars of the disinfection work
during the year 1937 :—
Premises disinfected after :—
Diphtheria 149
Measles 523
Vermin and Scabies 309
Scarlet Fever 142
Tuberculosis 123
By request 253
Whooping cough 124
Miscellaneous reasons 142
Bedding and mattresses were steam disinfected for the following
institutions :—
St. Mark's Hospital, St. Barnabas' Hospital, Royal London
Ophthalmic Hospital.
A total of 17,448 articles were disinfected last year. These
were chiefly mattresses, pillows, bolsters, sheets, blankets, quilts
and wearing apparel.
Disinfection for Export.—The disinfecting station, in
addition to the above, deals with a considerable amount of partly
worn clothing, for forwarding agents, at a price agreed upon and
prior to its exportation to foreign parts; 750,792 articles were
disinfected last year under this heading and the fees charged
amounted to £843.
Cleansing Station.
There is at present no Cleansing Station in the Borough
belonging to the Council, but one is being incorporated in the new
Health Centre.
Arrangements for Adults.—The Borough Council have
arrangements with the Borough Council of St. Pancras for the
cleansing of adult cases at their Cleansing Station off the Pancras