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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
Erith 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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C(2)e. Scabies.
In accordance with the requirements of the Scabies Order
1942, the Council continued the scheme for the treatment of
notified cases of Scabies and the examination and subsequent
treatment if found necessary of contacts. This is fully
described in the Annual Report for 1943.
Cases and contacts are treated at the disinfestation station
provided in the cleansing section of the Erith First Aid Post.
The following table shows details of cases treated, following
notification:—