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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
Lambeth 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Quilt 1
Mattresses 16
Palliasses
Sheet 1
Chair Cushions 12
Clothing 40
Carpets 4
Sundries 93
Total 231
Practically all the disinfection was carried out by the
Council's officers—only 26 certificates being received from
Medical Practitioners during 1908 as compared with 33
during 1907. Particulars as to the 26 certificates (received
during 1908) are as follow:—
| Nature of Certificate. | 1st Q. | 2nd Q. | 3rd Q. | 4th Q. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Rooms only | - | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| For Bedding only | — | — | — | — | — |
| For Rooms and Bedding | 5 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 25 |
| 5 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 26 |
Refuges.
There are 2 Refuges in the Borough, one at Wanless Road,
and the other at the Wharf (Belvedere Road). Neither
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