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Shelter during Disinfection.
For some years past the arrangement has been in operation with the Council
of the Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury for accommodation to be provided at
their Reception House, Northampton Road, for residents of this Borough during
the disinfection of their homes after infectious disease. In the year 1931 the
accommodation was used by six Holborn families comprising 27 persons.
Verminous Conditions and Scabies.
In, connection with our co-operation with the London County Council School
Medical Service, for some years past information has been received from the
Medical Officer of Health of the London County Council respecting Holborn
children attending elementary schools found to be verminous or suffering from
scabies. During 1931 information was received of 17 children suffering from
scabies. Seven homes were affected. All were visited and kept under observation,
disinfection of bedding, clothing and rooms being carried out on recovery of the
patients. In one case on inspection of the home it was found that the father,
mother and brother of the patient were also suffering. In another a family of six
children and the mother all were suffering. All these patients were receiving
treatment either at hospitals or by private doctors. In all cases disinfections were
carried out, and no recurrence of the disease was brought to our notice.
Extermination of Vermin.
With a view to encouraging active steps for the extermination of vermin,
arrangements were continued for a supply of a vermin-killing solution to be stocked
in the Health Department and to be available at cost price for occupiers of
infested houses and tenements. A small sprayer for diffusing the solution was also
made available on loan.
The solution has been found effective for the destruction of bugs, cockroaches,
fleas and other small insect pests, and the convenience of being able to obtain
a small quantity has been appreciated by a number of occupiers of small tenements.
During the year gallons of the solution in small quantities were sold to 35
purchasers.