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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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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 Park Hospital, Epsom, whilst samples of water
requiring chemical analysis and Food and Drug samples are submitted
to the Public Analyst. During 1964 reports were received on
the following specimens:—
Milk, ice cream and water samples 267
Food utensils 165
Nose and throat swabs 4
Faeces 307
Miscellaneous foods 129
Sewer swabs 34
Sputum .. 7
Vaginal swab 1
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