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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

St Pancras 1906

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, London, Borough of]

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Disease.Exclusion of children suffering from the disease.Exclusion of children living in houses where the disease exists.
MumpsOne monthInfants.—All infants to be excluded for such time as medical attendant considers necessary. If no medical attendant, exclude for three weeks.Seniors.—If child has had the disease, not to be excluded. If child has not had the disease, exclude for the same period as infants.
Whooping CoughAs long as the cough continues, but not to be readmitted until at least 5 weeks from the commencement of whooping.Infants.—All infants to be excluded two weeks.Seniors.—If child has had the disease, not to be excluded. If child has not had the disease, exclude for two weeks.
Chicken-PoxTwo weeks, or until every scab is oft' scalp or bod v.Infants.—All infants to be excluded two weeks.Seniors.—If child has had the disease, not to be excluded. If child has not had the disease, exclude for two weeks.
Ringworm, Favus. Ophthalmia (Blight). Trachoma, Scabies (Itch).Until medical certificate is obtained that the child is cured. Wherever certificates are not readily procurable, teachers to exercise their discretion as to re-admission, and, if in doubt, ask school nurse.Not to be excluded.
ConsumptionExclude if the disease is accompanied by coughing or spitting.Do.

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Note.—-If a medical attendant or the medical officer of health should certify,
in any special case, that periods of exclusion should be extended, teachers are
to observe their instructions and to at once communicate with the Mcdical
Officer (Education).