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Southwark 1956

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

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of bacteriological specimens and disinfection that may be necessary,
schools notified and details of how the disease is spread and precautions
to be taken, are given to the family.
An increasing number of aged and infirm people of both sexes in
need of bathing, are collected from their homes in our transport,
bathed and returned home. Although it is often difficult to persuade
some to agree to accept this service, it has been found that once the
initial reluctance is overcome, they are generally very willing to
attend on subsequent occasions.

Infectious Disease Gases : Enquiries and Visits.

Total—1,219 as under:

Tuberculosis deaths and removals : 8

Scarlet Fever249Food Poisoning35
Diphtheria2Erysipelas10
Poliomyelitis21Meningococcal infections5
Enteritis4Dysentery (bacilliary)883
Anthrax1Paratyphoid "B"1

Disinfection following infectious diseases.

Rooms treated (Formalin solution)187
Schools treated (Dysentery epidemic)15
Library books treated297
Other disinfection, Tuberculosis, etc.25
Hospital Wards, etc.8

Treatment of Verminous and Infected Articles.

Verminous articles treatedVerminous articles destroyedInfected articles treatedInfected articles destroyed
Beds114974
Palliasses64218471
Bolsters176241
Pillows1,09591182
Cushions138131
Blankets1,76833174
Sheets99552282
Quilts8362933
Other articles (clothing, etc.)12,2991989232

Effects destroyed on request or following death.

Verminous3 tons 7 cwts.
Infected1 ton