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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 1963
[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. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/3/63 | 30/6/63 | 30/9/63 | 31/12/63 | ||
| Throat and Nose Swabs. | |||||
| Pneumococci Hemolytic | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Streptococci Vincents | 10 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 51 |
| angina | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 |
| Hsemopholus Staph | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
| Negative | 28 | 62 | 24 | 18 | 132 |
| Pieces. | |||||
| Staphylococci | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Shigella | 5 | — | 8 | 6 | 19 |
| Salmonella | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 10 |
| CI. Welchii | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paratyphi B | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | 50 | 37 | 59 | 51 | 197 |
| Urine. Negative | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sputum. T.B. smear | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other organisms | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Negative | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 24 |
| Pertussis. Per nasal swab | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blood. Widal: | |||||
| Positive | — | — | — | — | — |
| Negative | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Swabs. | |||||
| Ear, Group A Strep: | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Scabies.
No cases treated during the year.
Laundry for the Incontinent Aged.
No. of cases 61
Cost of Laundry £217 15s. 6d.
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