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that the means are insufficient for the care of the patient, he is
always urged to enter the infirmary, and, with few exceptions,
disinfection of the room after removal is allowed, as also after
any death from this disease.
Cleansing of Persons Act.
About sixty families have at various times been reported to
me by the London County County nurse as being verminous or
having scabies; The homes have been visited and the children
advised to attend the Cleansing Baths ; and in many cases
improvement has been noted.
Infectious Diseases.
This work is mostly amongst school children, whose mothers
often show great carelessness in dealing with various members
of the family who may be suffering from measles, whooping
cough, etc.
Women's Conveniences.
These have been inspected daily, and reported thereon to
the Committee. The work of the Attendants has been satisfactory,
and all repairs have been done as needed.
The following table gives a tabulation, where tabulation is
possible, of my work:—
Workshops re-inspected 88
New workshops registered and measured 153
Visits respecting birth returns 1009
Visits „ phthisis 226
Visits ,, verminous school children 77
Visits „ infectious diseases 43
Complaints received and investigated 63
Works in progress visited 25
Miscellaneous visits and inspections 249
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
FRANCES A. BAKER,
Inspector.
January 1st, 1909.