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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
City of London 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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46
DISINFECTANTS.
Owing to the warmth and length of the summer it was necessary to use
disinfectants more freely than usual in keeping the roadways free from
nuisance.
As heretofore, all the disinfectants used in the Public Health Department
were obtained through your Medical Officer of Health.
They are used for the following purposes :—
A. Deodorizing and " denaturalizing " condemned meat, disinfecting
public conveniences (urinals, &c.).
B. Disinfecting roadways, street gullies, &c.
C. Disinfecting premises, &c., after infectious disease, drain testing
and sundries.
The amounts spent during the past twelve months under these several headings were:—
| £ | s. | d. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 6 | 3 | ||
| 255 | 19 | 3 | ||
| 34 | 14 | 5 | ||
| Total | £310 | 19 | 11 |
The above amounts only relate to materials purchased for the use of the
Public Health Department. Arrangements have been made with the heads of
other departments whereby in future any disinfectants required by them can
be obtained direct from the Contractor supplying the Public Health
Department.