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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 1962
[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. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/3/62 | 30/6/62 | 30/9/62 | 31/12/62 | ||
| Throat and Nose Swabs. | |||||
| Diphtheria | — | — | — | — | |
| Hemolytic Streptococci | 43 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 82 |
| Vincents angina | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| Negative | 43 | 40 | 38 | 39 | 160 |
| Faces. | |||||
| Enteritis Coli | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Shigella | — | 1 | 6 | — | 7 |
| Salmonella | — | — | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| CI. Welchii | — | — | — | — | —. |
| Paratyphi B | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | 27 | 48 | 52 | 47 | 174 |
| Urine. | |||||
| Negative | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Sputum. | |||||
| T.B. smear | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other organisms | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
| Negative | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 29 |
| Pertussis. | |||||
| Per nasal swab | — | — | — | — | |
| Negative | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blood. | — | — | — | — | — |
| Widal: | |||||
| Positive | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
| Negative | — | — | — | ||
| Miscellaneous Swabs. | |||||
| Negative | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 |
Scabies.
No cases treated during the year.
Laundry for the Incontinent Aged.
No. of cases 47
Cost of Laundry £275 3s. 10d.
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