Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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be made for disinfestation by applying to the
Public Health Department or at any of the
Health Clinics.
On receipt of Circular 2831 the opportunity
was taken again to inform by letter,
the local medical profession, the hospitals,
the school Medical Officers, the Midwives and
the Welfare Officers of factories of the schemes
available and the assistance which may be
obtained from the Public Health Officers with
regard to both infestation and Scabies.
(8l letters sent to the larger factories July,
1934).
Venereal Disease.
The Middlesex County Council is the
authority responsible for this service.
Posters are shown on the Council's Notice
Boards throughout the Borough, at the Health
Clinics, Swimming Pools, the Public Conveniences
while information is given at the Public Health
Department regarding treatment centres and the
hours of attendances. The Middlesex County
Council conducts special Clinics at the Central
Middle sex Hospital, the "West Middlesex Hospital
and at the Hillingdon Hospital. In addition,
a list of London Hospitals undertaking this
treatment has been distributed to all doctors
and may be consulted at the Public Health
Department.
Disinfection of Premises and Articles.
Disinfections for:-
Infectious Diseases 433
Cancer 28
Vermin (routine protection
from) 309
Miscellaneous 127
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