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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Infectious Disease Cases: Enquiries and Visits
Total 462 as under:
Gastro enteritis 2
Scarlet Fever 66
Poliomyelitis 2
Dysentery (bacilliary) 251
Smallpox contacts 42
Food Poisoning 17
Erysipelas 3
Meningococcal infections 2
Revisits 77
Disinfection following infectious diseases
Rooms treated (Formalin solution) 46
Library books treated 107
Other disinfection, Tuberculosis etc. 4
Treatment of Verminous and Infected Articles
(including precautionary disinfestation)
| Verminous articles treated | Infected articles treated | |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 98 | 2 |
| Palliasses | 601 | 21 |
| Bolsters | 88 | 4 |
| Pillows | 928 | 72 |
| Cushions | 29 | 14 |
| Blankets | 1643 | 87 |
| Sheets | 864 | 53 |
| Quilts | 647 | 21 |
| Other articles (clothing, etc.) | 7686 | 409 |
Rehousing
Precautionary disinfestation of soft goods and bedding 168
families.