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Romford 1908

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]

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Summary of Action taken to prevent the spread of Disease.

No.Date.Locality.Disease.Source of Disease. Action taken.Result.
1Jan. 3Market PlaceScarlet FeverOne case. Infection from neighbouring case.
2„ 5St. Edward's SquareScarlet FeverOne case in Boarded-out Homes. Infection presumed to be b.ought by a visitor. Removed.See No. 16
3„ 2Collier RowScarlet FeverOne case. A previous case recently discharged from Hospital. Removed.
4„ 3George StreetScarlet FeverOne case. Origin obscure. Removed,
5„ 6George StreetDiphtheriaDitto
G„ 8Factory TerraceScarlet FeverTwo cases in one family. Contracted from an adjacent case. Removed.See No.
7„ 8George StreetDiphtheriaOne case. Insanitary condition. Removed.No other case
8,, 22Victoria RoadDiphtheriaOne case. Insanitary condition.See No. 28
9,, 22Salisbury RoadDiphtheriaOne case. Insanitary condition. Removed.
10„ 20Knighton RoadScarlet FeverTwo cases in one house. Infection brought from beyond the district. Removed.
11„ 20George StreetScarlet FeverOne case. Removed.
12,, 30Carlisle RoadDiphtheriaDitto
13„ 30Shakespere RoadDiphtheriaDitto Insanitary condition.See No.
14„ 31Richmond StreetScarlet FeverOne case. Infection imported. Removed.No further case
15Feb. 1Moore's YardScarlet FeverDittoSee No. 19
165St. Edward's SquareScarlet FeverAnother case in Boarded-out Homes. Removed.