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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

Orpington 1941

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]

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15
SCHOOLS.
It was not found necessary to close a school on account
of the prevalence of Infectious Disease amongst the scholars.

Table: The following certificates were, however, issued covering low attendances: —

The following certificates were, however, issued covering low attendances: —

Chelsfield—PrattsChicken Pox and3 weeks, ended 30th
Bottom CouncilMeaslesMay, 1941.
Downe CouncilMeasles1 week ended 30.5.41.
Do.Do.1 week ended 13.6.41.
Orpington —ChislehurstMeasles and
Road Council InfantsChicken Pox5 weeks ended 30.5.41.
Orpington—
Farnborough Council InfantsMeasles, Colds and Coughs4 weeks ended 14.3.41.
Orpington— Wellington
Road CouncilMeasles1 week ended 2.5.41,

Table: REGULATED TRADES.

REGULATED TRADES.

Number.No. of Visits.Defects.
No. found.No, Remedied
Dairies758744
Cowsheds
Slaughterhouses— Licensed1713——
Registered————
Bakehouses208—–
Piggeries16311
Other food preparing places270380—–
Factories1723——
Workplaces
Common Lodging Houses12——
TOTALS57149655