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PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. 1956.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE INVESTIGATION AND DISINFECTION.
Investigations have been carried out of the more important cases of
infectious disease listed in the Medical Officer of Health's Report.
The dysentery outbreak at Whitings Hill School was the major effort in this
field during the year.
Investigation of family contacts showed parents working at the School and the
local General Hospital. Some 1,500 stool specimens were submitted to the
Public Health Laboratory Service.
Where necessary, premises are disinfected and bedding is taken for disinfection
to the Barnet General Hospital under arrangements made with the Barnet
Group Hospital Management Committee.
Four hundred and seventy-four library books were disinfected before return
to libraries, a considerable increase, due to the Measles epidemic in the early
part of the year.
FOOD PREMISES IN THE DISTRICT.
Number of Bakers 10
" " Butchers 14
" " Cafes, Restaurants, etc. 21
" " Confectioners 25
" " Fishmongers 4
" " Greengrocers 14
" " Grocers 31
" " Licensed Premises 27
" " Chemists 7
FOOD PREMISES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 16 OF FOOD AND DRUGS
ACT. 1955.
(a) Manufacture, Sale and Storage of Ice Cream 47
(b) Manufacture of Sausages and Preserved Meats, etc. 25
DAIRIES REGISTERED UNDER MILK AND DAIRIES (GENERAL) REGULATIONS
1959.
Number of Dairies 1
Any infringements found are rectified or remedied by informal action when
pointed out to the trader, and no formal action was needed.
During out visits of inspection every opportunity is taken to discuss food
hygiene with staff and management, and several small matters regarding cleanliness