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Erith 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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C(2)f. 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.
Adults, children and contacts are treated in the cleansing
section of the Erith First Aid Post.
C(3). Diphtheria Immunisation.
The Scheme for the immunisation of children against
Diphtheria was continued throughout the year as was also the
immunisation of children against Diphtheria and Whooping
Cough with a combined vaccine. Immunisation facilities are
available at all sessions of the various clinics held in the town.
The following table will indicate the number of cases dealt with:—
| Diphtheria | Diphtheria and Whooping Cough | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | |||||
| Injection. | Injection. | 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. | |
| January | 20 | 18 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| February | 16 | 8 | 30 | 5 | 1 | — |
| March | 28 | 13 | 40 | 16 | 1 | — |
| April | 34 | 19 | 29 | 20 | — | — |
| May | 79 | 20 | 41 | 21 | 5 | — |
| June | 73 | 50 | 48 | 35 | 1 | — |
| July | 52 | 57 | 62 | 39 | 12 | — |
| August | 20 | 38 | 41 | 53 | 40 | 5 |
| September | 43 | 18 | 54 | 28 | 25 | 5 |
| October | 11 | 19 | 92 | 47 | 18 | 1 |
| November | 11 | 12 | 52 | 80 | 43 | 4 |
| December | 10 | 5 | 17 | 29 | 38 | — |
| Totals | 397 | 277 | 519 | 376 | 184 | 15 |
| Grand TotalS. | 1st Injections | 916 | ||||
| 2nd ,, | 653 | |||||
| 3rd ,, | 184 | |||||
| 4th ,, | 15 | |||||
C (4). Smallpox.
An arrangement exists between the London County
Council and the Erith Borough Council for accommodation for
cases occurring within the district.
C (5). Disinfection of Premises after Infectious Disease.
Following the removal of cases of infectious disease, tuberculosis,
etc., 52 premises were disinfected, whilst enquiries to