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TREATETIT & BATHING CENTRE
Scabies and Verminous Treatment
The cessation of the compulsory medical examination of
Scabies contacts under the Scabies Order has caused a marked
decrease in the treatments given for this disease at the above
Centre. 11 Scabies medical sessions were held up to April 1st.
1948, when these were' discontinued, and 42 patients wore
examined by the Medical Officer of Hoalth.
Unfortunately, however, tho number of verminous cases
dealt with was the highest for tho past six years, the major
increase being amongst schoolchildren.
Dislnfestation
There has been an increase in the amount of verminous
bedding. During tho year 73 consignments of bedding and soft
goods from families rehoused in the Council* s now flats have
been disinfestod. This has involved considerable oxtra work,
particularly in view of the difficulties which have beon experienced
In delays in the arrival of those consignments from
removal contractors, and tho urgency for their immediate
treatment and speedy return.
5 percent D.D.T. Insecticide solution has been continued
throughout the year for the disinfo station of promises, and
no failures have been reported. Infestations from cockroaches
havo invariably been treated with ganmaxine. .
Infoctious Disease Disinfection
There has beon a slight decrease In the number of
infoctious disease enquiries and disinfections dealt with at
the Centre during the yoar. The large number of Scarlet Fever
cases nursed at homo involved the personal attendant on the
case in the maintenance of current disinfection, and washing
of bod linen etc. In view of this the terminal disinfection
has beon reduced to a minimum.
No Smallpox or Typhus cases or oontacts have been
reported in the Borough during tho year, nor have any oontacts
from infected areas abroad arrived in this area.
During tho year 29 demonstrations of work at the Centre
have been given to approximately 212 students.
Additional work has been caused in connection with
enquiries, collection, disinfection, storage and disposal
of effects of persons buriod by the Council in accordance
with the National Assistanoo Act. 11 such cases have been
dealt with by this Centre.