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Infective Diseases. 39
In addition to the above, 323 other cases were reported to
me. These cases were treated at the Council's disinfecting
station with sulphurated potash baths, the average number of
baths given per case being three.
In 306 cases where consent was obtained, disinfection of the
bedding and clothing of the patient was carried out by the
disinfecting staff.
Cleansing of Persons Act.
The names of 25 children stated to be in a verminous
condition, were forwarded to me by the Medical Officer, Education
Department, London County Council, and the homes were visited
by the Inspectors. In 12 cases the clothing and bedding were
also verminous and this was disinfected.
These children were cleansed by the officials of the London
County Council at the Cleansing Station under the supervision
of that Authority.
Disinfection.
The total number of rooms disinfected after the occurrence
of cases of infective diseases was 2,429.—454 in Clapham, 371 in
Putney, 464 in Balham, 382 in Streatham, 171 in Tooting and
587 in Wandsworth.
Ambulance Service.
The London County Council has been responsible for the
removal by ambulance of cases of infective diseases to hospitals
since April, 1930. They also provide ambulances for persons
meeting with accidents, and for parturient women. These services
are free. Ambulances are also provided by the same Authority
for the conveyance of other cases on payment.
Bacteriological Examinations.
During the year 3,806 bacteriological examinations were
made at the Lister Institute.