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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
Croydon 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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The following articles were disinfected at the Disinfecting Station during the year:—
| No. of Articles. | |
|---|---|
| By Steam | 35,787 |
| By Formalin gas | 3,100 |
| By Formalin spray | 293 |
| 39,180 |
In addition 1,301 articles were destroyed on request.
Disinfection after infectious or contagious disease was carried
out in
2,575 rooms at 1,744 houses.
3 school departments and 64 class rooms.
15 hospital wards.
3 vehicles.
1 hut.
2 cars.
1 pram.
CLEANSING OF VERMINOUS PERSONS, ETC.
During the year 7 adults were cleansed for verminous conditions,
8 children for scabies, and 2 adults after contact with infectious
disease.
RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION.
The rat-catcher is a permanent member of the staff, and no
charge is made for his services.
Rats are destroyed by the following methods:—Dogs, poison
baits, traps, and rat varnish smeared on cardboard.
Close co-operation is carried out between the rat-catcher and
the District Sanitary Inspectors.