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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
Hendon 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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After considering' this report you adopted the following Regulations :—
| Disease. | Exclusion of children suffering from the disease. | Exclusion of contacts, i.e., Children living in the SAME HOUSE. |
|---|---|---|
| Small Pox | According to instructions sent in each case by the Medical Officer of Health. | According to instructions sent in each case by the Medical Officer of Health. |
| Cholera | ||
| Diphtheria or | ||
| Membranous Croup | ||
| Scarlet Fever or Scarlatina | ||
| Erysipelas | Until the Medical Attendant or Medical Officer of Health certifies free from infection. | Not to be excluded unless special instructions are received from Medical Officer of Health. |
| Typhoid or Enteric Fever | ||
| Measles | Three weeks. | Infants—3 weeks. Seniors—not excluded. |
| Mumps | Three weeks. | Infants—4 weeks. Seniors—not excluded. |
| Whooping Cough | As long as cough continues, but not less than 6 weeks. | Infants—3 weeks. Seniors—not excluded. |
| Chicken-Pox | Three weeks. | Infants—3 weeks. Seniors—not excluded. |
| Ringworm Impetigo (Sores) | Until certificate received from Medical Attendant or School Medical Officer. | Not to be excluded. |
| Scabies (Itch) |