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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 1964

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

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Table: Infectious Disease Cases: Enquiries and Visits Total 467 as under:

Infectious Disease Cases: Enquiries and Visits Total 467 as under:

Diphtheria5
Gastro enteritis6
Scarlet Fever86
Dysentery (bacilliary)130
Food Poisoning25
Erysipelas2
Meningococcal infections2
Smallpox contacts10
Typhoid contacts1
Paratyphoid contacts15
Revisits185

Table: Disinfection following infectious diseases

Disinfection following infectious diseases

Rooms treated (Formalin solution)65
Library books treated126
Other disinfection, Tuberculosis etc.-

Table: Treatment of Verminous and Infected Articles (including precautionary disinfestation)

Treatment of Verminous and Infected Articles (including precautionary disinfestation)

Verminous articles treatedInfected articles treated
Beds991
Palliasses69821
Bolsters774
Pillows99945
Cushions33-
Blankets1,26316
Sheets62911
Quilts4265
Other articles (clothing, etc.)5,60368

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Rehousing
Precautionary disinfestation of soft goods and bedding: 264
families.
(including 37 families rehoused by L.C.C.)
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