Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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Neither the compulsory cleansing of verminous persons nor the
cleansing or destruction of filthy, etc., or verminous articles was
insisted upon in any case during the year, but notices were served
for the compulsory cleansing of houses infested with vermin whenever
found to be necessary.
Shelter.
The Council is required to provide, free of charge, accommodation,
with any necessary attendants, for any families who have been
compelled to leave their dwellings for the purpose of enabling such
dwellings to be disinfected. The Shelter consists of a small cottage
in the Electricity Yard, Lithos Road.