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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 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]

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Where vermin are discovered, disinfection of rooms, and,
if necessary, bedding and clothing, is carried out. This was
done in 65 cases.

Table: The following list shows the number of rooms fumigated and of beds and other articles steam disinfected during the year

The following list shows the number of rooms fumigated and of beds and other articles steam disinfected during the year

Rooms fumigated262
Mattresses disinfected163
Blankets disinfected365
Pillows disinfected397
Miscellaneous articles disinfected1,119
Library books fumigated137

Table: Bacteriological Work.

Bacteriological Work.

Bacillus foundBacillus not foundTotal
Diphtheria. County Laboratory23739
Diphtheria. Clinical Research Association75663
Tuberculosis. County Laboratory3192123
Typhoid Fever. County Laboratory—22
Puerperal Fever. Clinical Research Association—11
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