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Disinfection Service
A joint scheme is in existence with the Bexley Borough Council for the
disinfection of bedding following cases of infectious diseases, tuberculosis
and cancer, and for the disinfestation of bedding of verminous persons
In the case of tuberculosis,, the service is carried out free of cost
Mortuary
The Mortuary at Bexley is jointly used by the Boroughs of Bexley and
Erith and the Urban District of Crayford Owing to the non availability of
technical assistance for the Pathologist it was decided by H. M. Coroner to
direct bodies early in April, 1960, to West Hill Hospital and the arrangement
continued until 1st July, 1961 when the Bexley Mortuary reverted to normal
operation During the period 1st January to 4th April, 1960, 52 cases were
dealt with, out of which 52 post mortems and 12 inquests were conducted, 10
were from Crayford and from this latter figure 10 post mortems and 2 inquests
were conducted.
Laboratory Facilities
Pathological and bacteriological work for the area was carried out
through the Public Health Laboratory Service
Prevalence of and Control over Infectious Diseases and Other Diseases
Scarlet Fever
During the year 18 cases were notified. The number of cases notified in
1959 was 12
Diphtheria
There was no case notified in 1960.
Paratyphoid or Typhoid Fever
No case was notified during the year.
Puerperal Pyrexia
13 cases were notified during the year
Meningococcal Infections
No case was notified during the year.
Food Poisoning
No case was notified during the year
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