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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
Crayford 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Tuberculosis Dispensaries.
At Overy Street, Dartford and Bexley Road, Erith.
Scabies.
Two sessions are held per week at the Council's.
Cleansing Station at the Town Hall. Children and adults
receive treatment which consists of bathing and the appliof
Benzyl Benzoate. Patients are instructed regarding
the treatment of bedding and personal clothing.
Cases notified 125
Cases and contacts treated 212
Venereal Diseases.
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and
Central Council for Health Education posters were displayed
in the area throughout the year.
139 blood specimens for Wasserman testing were
taken at the Ante-Natal Clinic, all of which proved
negative.
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