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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
Coulsdon and Purley 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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B.C.G. Vaccination of School Children. This protects the vulnerable
under 25 years age group.
Contacts. Tracing contacts and arranging for treatment of those
found to be suffering is important in the prevention of spread of
the disease.
BACTERIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL EXAMINATIONS
Almost all the specimens requiring bacteriological examination
in the interests of the public health are sent to the Public Health
Laboratory, West Hill House, West Hill Road, Epsom, while
samples of water requiring chemical analysis and Food and Drug
samples are submitted to the Public Analyst. During 1960 reports
were received on the following specimens:—
Milk, ice cream and water samples 344
Food utensils 460
Nose and throat swabs 302
Faeces 381
Sputum 3
Vomit 1
Urine 2
Blood 6
Serum 2
Fertiliser 1
Mineral Water 1
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