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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

Penge 1902

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]

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from an entirely new source from without the district.
This one case had been suffering from this disease some
days before it was diagnosed, and had consequently spread
the infection.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

Table: It would be much more satisfactory if the arrangement with the Hospital Authorities could be extended so as to include the removal of all cases by them.

It would be much more satisfactory if the arrangement with the Hospital Authorities could be extended so as to include the removal of all cases by them.

Disease.Treated at Home.Removed to Hospital.Total.
Small-Pox—2525
Scarlet Fever165874
Diphtheria8917
Enteric Fever65II
Erysipelas5—5
Membranous Croup 1—1
Chicken-Pox219—219
Totals25597352

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DISINFECTION.
The difficulty pointed out last year is still experienced
in getting the bedding and other articles disinfected
expeditiously. No doubt hardship is experienced