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Hornsey 1933

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

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DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTATION.
Number of rooms fumigated after notifiable infectious disease 360
„ „ „ „ non- „ „ „ 137
„ „ „ „ T.B 51
,, articles disinfected 5,782
,, ,, destroyed 231
,, verminous roams disinfected 354
CLEANSING STATION.—Thirteen adults and 15 children
have been treated at the cleansing station for various reasons.
There were also 3 adults from Wood Green and 1 adult from
Southgate treated at an agreed charge per treatment.
DISINFECTING STATION.—The following work has been
carried out by the disinfecting staff during the year:—
Disinfection of rooms and removal of bedding for
treatment 622
On account of vermin, etc.:—
Disinfestations (premises) 142
Spraying of stagnant pools 2
Spraying at bakehouse for crickets and cockroaches 1
Posting bills re Dog Nuisance in different parts of
the Borough 450
Collecting and disinfecting library books:—
Received. Returned.
Public Libraries 160 111
School Libraries 42 16
Private Libraries 72 20
Drain tests and conveyance of drain-testing
appliances 86
Visits in connection with Welfare Centres 74
Mileage
run.
Brown van 3,905
Blue van 2,088