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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Bacteriological Service (at Central Public Health Laboratory).
| Examinations made. | Quarter ending | Total for 12 months. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/3/56. | 30/6/56. | 30/9/56. | 31/12/56. | ||
| Throat and Nose Swabs. | |||||
| Diphtheria | — | — | — | — | — |
| Haemolytic Streptococci | 45 | 21 | 16 | 28 | 110 |
| Vincents angina | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| Negative | 114 | 77 | 71 | 71 | 333 |
| Faeces. | |||||
| Shigella | — | 1 | 12 | 8 | 21 |
| Salmonella | 7 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| CI. Welchi | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 |
| E. Coli | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
| Negative | 36 | 46 | 77 | 85 | 244 |
| Urine. | |||||
| Negative | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 |
| Sputum. | |||||
| T.B. smear | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Other organisms | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | 22 | 27 | 18 | 13 | 80 |
| Pertussis. | |||||
| Per nasal swab | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Negative | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| Blo0d. | |||||
| Paul Bunnel: | |||||
| Positive | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Negative | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Scabies.
Only 2 cases of scabies, both adults, were treated during the year.
Laundry for the Incontinent Aged.
No. of cases 38
Cost of Laundry £128 9s. lid.
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