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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

Southwark 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: TABLE: 47.Bedding, &c., disinfected and destroyed after the occurrence of Infectious Disease during the Year 1926,

TABLE: 47.

Bedding, &c., disinfected and destroyed after the occurrence of Infectious Disease during the Year 1926,

Articles.No. Disinfected.No. Destroyed.
Beds1,42375
Palliasses68570
Bolsters71521
Pillows2,29762
Cushions83817
Blankets1,7419
Sheets1,2665
Quilts97311
Articles of Clothing, &c.2,996114
Books54—
Total12,988384

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58 cases, 11 samples of horsehair weighing 4 tons 2 cwt. 12 lbs. (for
which fees were paid to the amount of £44 16s. 6d ), also 2 bags of pieces.
5 parcels of clothing, and 1 parcel of washing were disinfected at the
Depots.
TUBERCULOSIS SCHEMES.
The Municipal Tuberculosis Dispensary is situated near the
Elephant and Castle Underground Railway and convenient for all buses
and trams. This central position renders one Dispensary adequate for
the district as it can be reached from all parts without difficulty to the
patients.
A detailed account of the work done at the Tuberculosis Dispensary
is tabulated at the end of my report.