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Finchley 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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Vaccinations.
No primary or re-vaccinations were performed by the
Medical Officer of Health under the Public Health (Smallpox
Prevention) Regulations, 1917.
Bacteriological Work.
The bacteriological work for the district is carried out at the Joint Isolation Hospital, and during 1935 the following specimens were dealt with :—
| Positive. | Negative. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 52 | 824 | 876 |
| Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 8 | 54 | 62 |
| Enteric Fever | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Other specimens | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 950 |
Disinfection.
Three years ago I reported to the Public Health Committee
that I was of the opinion that the disinfection of rooms
after the ordinary infectious diseases was of no value, except
where the house was dirty or verminous, and that the practice
might safety be stopped. The Committee agreed, and
the experience of the past three years has definitely confirmed
my opinion.
Infected bedding is still removed for steam disinfection.
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