London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Infectious Disease Cases: Enquiries and Visits
Total - 859 as under:
Scarlet Fever 67
Poliomyelitis 11
Dysentery (bacilliary) 608
Smallpox contacts 3
Food Poisoning 31
Erysipelas 9
Meningococcal infections 8
Diphtheria 17
Revisits 105
Disinfection following infectious diseases
Rooms treated (Formalin solution) 165
Library books treated 198
Other disinfection, Tuberculosis, etc. 9
Treatment of Verminous and Infected Articles
(including precautionary disinfestation)
| Verminous articles treated | Infected articles treated | |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 320 | 114 |
| Palliasses | 321 | 50 |
| Bolsters | 122 | 9 |
| Pillows | 957 | 494 |
| Cushions | 29 | 11 |
| Blankets | 1,107 | 510 |
| Sheets | 937 | 239 |
| Quilts | 613 | 90 |
| Other articles (clothing, etc.) | 10,699 | 508 |
Rehousing
Precautionary disinfestation of soft goods and bedding
(including 38 families rehoused by L. C. C.) 181 families