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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Infectious Disease Cases: Enquiries and Visits
Total - 301 as under:
Encephalitis 1
Gastro enteritis 1
Scarlet Fever 68
Poliomyelitis 3
Dysentery(bacilliary) 99
Smallpox contacts 2
Food Poisoning 31
Erysipelas 12
Meningococcal infections 6
Diphtheria 14
Revisits 64
Disinfection following infectious diseases
Rooms treated (Formalin solution) 50
Library books treated 116
Other disinfection, Tuberculosis etc 2
(including precautionary disinfestation)
| Verminous articles treated | Infected articles treated | |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 71 | 4 |
| Palliasses | 371 | 16 |
| Bolsters | 23 | 4 |
| Pillows | 510 | 100 |
| Cushions | 15 | 10 |
| Blankets | 993 | 169 |
| Sheets | 714 | 97 |
| Quilts | 495 | 34 |
| Other articles (clothing, etc.) | 9,482 | 520 |
Rehousing
Precautionary disinfestation of soft goods and bedding (including 1
family rehoused by L.C.C.). 38 families