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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Infectious Disease Cases: Enquiries and Visits
Total 556 as under:
Diphtheria 21
Gastro enteritis 2
Scarlet Fever 71
Dysentery (bacilliary) 290
Smallpox contacts 1
Food Poisoning (includes 3 visits to factory canteens) 14
Erysipelas 7
Meningococcal infections 10
Pyrexia of unknown origin 3
Revisits etc. 137
Disinfection following infectious diseases
Rooms treated (Formalin solution) 85
Library books treated 198
Other disinfection, Tuberculosis etc. 7
Treatment of Verminous and Infected Articles
(including precautionary disinfestation)
Verminous Infected
articles articles
treated treated
Beds 74 1
Palliasses 474 14
Bolsters 56 2
Pillows 689 67
Cushions 16 Nil
Blankets 1152 93
Sheets 653 62
Quilts 436 44
Other articles (clothing, etc.) 36,560 2,486
Rehousing
Precautionary disinfestation of soft goods and bedding 133 families.