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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
Hampstead 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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12.
DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTATION.
During the year 47 rooms were disinfected after infectious
disease in 39 premises and a total of 4,154 articles were
passed through the steam chamber. This figure includes a
regular weekly collection from one hospital of approximately
75 blankets, and weekly spraying of soiled linen is carried out
at another hospital.
A total of 355 rooms in 189 premises were treated for
various types of infestation during 1964. In addition to the
ordinary disinfection or disinfestation of premises, 10 filthy
or verminous rooms were cleared after vacation by their occupants.
In 3 instances the Department assisted in drying bedding,
carpets, etc. after homes had suffered flooding from burst pipes,
etc.