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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
Wembley 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Medical Practitioners, 3 from the Health Clinics,
and 2 by the Citizens' Advice Bureau. Nineteen
of these cases received treatment at Kensington
Medicinal Baths, and the other was treated at
one of the Council's Health Clinics. Some
other cases of early accidental occurrence have
been met from time to time and advised but
infestation in Wembley is not a Public Health
problem.
Disinfection of Premises and Articles.
Disinfections for:-
| Infectious diseases | 645 |
| Cancer | 13 |
| Vermin (routine protection from) | 235 |
| Miscellaneous | 79 |
Articles disinfected or destroyed:-
| Disinfected. | Destroyed. | |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | l82 | 4 |
| Bolsters | 371 | 3 |
| Blankets | 2,237 | — |
| Counterpanes | 642 | 1 |
| Covers | 46 | — |
| Curtains | 8 | — |
| Cushions | 117 | — |
| Mattresses | 848 | 12 |
| Palliasses | 34 | — |
| Pillows | 1,914 | 8 |
| Rugs and mats | 65 | — |
| Sheets | 1,010 | 2 |
| Wearing apparel | 469 | 1 |
| Sundries | 195 | — |
| Towels etc. from) Wembley Hospital) re Scabies) Scheme) | 75 lots |
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