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uninfected clothing. The playthings or books used during
the illness must be destroyed. All books of trifling value and
papers and periodicals will be destroyed.
(l) The furniture and floors must be washed after fumigating
with perchloride of mercury (1 in 1,000) or 5 per cent.
carbolic acid or other authorised chemicals, and the whole
exposed to plenty of fresh air and sunlight. When that has
been done to the satisfaction of the Medical Officer of Health,
the sick room is ready for reoccupation.
(l) Diphtheria germs have been found after months in
books, toys, furniture, floors, walls, dishes, and so on in previously
infected premises, therefore thorough disinfection is
most necessary. Plenty of fresh air and sunlight kill these
germs, while damp, dark places are favourable to their growth.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE CARPENTER.
T. W. Thornton, Printer, Beckenham.