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126 Medical Officers of Health Annual Report.
1,114 preliminary and 306 statutory notices were
served for the abatement of nuisances compared with
1,158 and 389 in 1897.
The number of houses disinfected after infectious
diseases was 347, and the number of rooms 388, compared
with 643 and 683 in 1897.
Disinfection is carried out after all notifiable diseases,
with the exception of Erysipelas, unless a certificate is
given by the medical attendant that disinfection has
been carried out to his satisfaction.
During the year this certificate was received in eight
cases, and by far the largest proportion of the disinfection
was carried out by the officers of the Sanitary Authority.
Up to October 21st the disinfection of beds, bedding,
etc., by steam, had been done by a contracter, but on
and after that date the new disinfector supplied by
Manlove Alliott & Co., of Nottingham, was in operation
and has worked very satisfactorily. The building, which
was designed by Mr. Dodd, the Surveyor, has proved
exceedingly suitable and well arranged, and will be
sufficient for the needs of the parish for many years.
Before October 21st, 329 sets of bedding were disinfected
by the contractor, and after that date 101 at the
parish disinfecting station.
These 101 sets of bedding represent 3,162 articles
as follows:—96 beds, 75 bolsters, 212 pillows, 63
mattresses, 196 sheets, 198 palliasses, 134 quilts, 90
cushions, 974 articles of clothing, 247 blankets, 151
carpets, and 726 other articles.
I have frequently visited the disinfecting station
since it was opened, and supervised the disinfection. I
am quite satisfied with the efficiency of the apparatus