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PREVENTIVE MEASURES.—DISINFECTION.
General Remarks.—On the receipt of a notification of
Infectious Disease, the case is visited and full particulars
obtained. I am always glad to see any doubtful case of
Infectious Disease in consultation with the Doctor in charge;
and I have pleasure in placing on record the cordial co-operation
I have received from the Medical Practitioners in this
respect. This is, I feel sure, of great assistance in dealing
with the incidence of Infectious Disease.
When any outbreaks of Infectious Disease arise in connection
with the scholars attending any school, whether a
Private School or a Public Elementary or Secondary School,
particular attention is given to any possible factors which may
be tending to cause the spread of the disease. Convalescent
cases after return from hospital are visited, and should circumstances
arise rendering it advisable, are kept under further
observation.
Isolation Hospital.-The District is served by the Bromley
and Beckenham Joint Isolation Hospital. This Hospital,
administered by the Bromley and Beckenham Joint Hospital
Board, serves the Borough of Bromley, the Urban Districts of
Beckenham, Chislehurst and Sidcup, and the Rural District
of Bromley. Cases are removed in the Board's motor
ambulances.
At present there are no means available for the steam
disinfection of bedding, clothing, etc. Temporary arrangements,
however, have now been made with a neighbouring
Authority for steam disinfection of infected articles when so
required.
Disinfection is carried out by means of spraying with
formalin and by fumigation with formic aldehyde gas.
All disinfection, as well as the actual drain testing, is
carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors, no assistance being
provided for this purpose.
During the year 108 premises were disinfected.
LABORATORY WORK.
The laboratory work for this area is carried out at either
the Kent County Laboratory at Maidstone or at the Clinical
Research Association, London.