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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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| Examinations made. | Quarter ending | Total for 12 months. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/3/60. | 30/6/60. | 30/9/60. | 31/12/60. | ||
| Diphtheria | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hæmolytic Streptococci | 26 | 32 | 10 | 25 | 93 |
| Vincents angina | 2 | - | - | 3 | 5 |
| Negative | 47 | 52 | 34 | 76 | 209 |
| Shigella | 10 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 65 |
| Salmonella | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 40 |
| CI. Welchii | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Paratyphi B | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | 18 | 99 | 87 | 38 | 242 |
| Negative | - | - | 1 | — | 1 |
| T.B. smear | - | — | — | — | — |
| Other organisms | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Negative | 8 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 24 |
| Per nasal swab | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | 1 | — | - | — | 1 |
| Paul Bunnel: | |||||
| Positive | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| Negative | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Scabies.
No cases treated during the year.
Laundry for the Incontinent Aged.
No of cases 56
Cost of Laundry £213 3s. 2d.
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