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DISINFECTION.
This important work continues to increase, both by reason of the increase
in the number of diseases now notified as well as through the increase in the
number of verminous rooms, bedding, etc., which have to be dealt with.
Disinfection of Rooms.'—2,377 rooms were disinfected, as contrasted
with 2,295 in 1911. For this purpose formaldehyde, either in its vaporous
form or in solution, is generally employed, although it is sometimes augmented
by sulphur dioxide, when it is necessary to reach vermin.

Disinfection of Schools and Institutions—Class-rooms in 14 of the
public elementary schools were disinfected as shown in the list given below;
while wards were disinfected in the St. John's Road Workhouse.
The following statement shows the Class-rooms, etc., disinfected:—
1st Quarter. Yerbury Road L.C.C. Schools (Measles and Whooping
Cough).
Queen's Head Street L.C.C. Schools (Diphtheria).
Richard Street L.C.C. Schools (Whooping Cough).
2nd Quarter. Barnsbury Park L.C.C. Schools (Measles).
Shelburne Road L.C.C. Schools (Measles).
Station Road L.C.C. Schools (Scarlet Fever).
3rd Quarter. Nil.
4th Quarter. Guardians School (Poliomyelitis).
Gillespie Road L.C.C. Schools (Scarlet Fever).
Conewood Street L.C.C. Schools (Scarlet Fever).
Ecclesbourne Road L.C.C. Schools (Chicken Pox).
St. James', George's Road L.C.C. Schools (Diphtheria)
Montem Street L.C.C. Schools (Scarlet Fever).
Thornhill Road L.C.C. Schools (Measles).
Barnsbury Park L.C.C. Schools (Mumps).
Wards were also disinfected in the—
St. John's Road Workhouse (Chicken Pox).