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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
Stepney 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Statutory Action under Scabies Order 1941
No. of Inspection of premises notices served 221
" " Medical Examination notices served 215
" " Medical Treatment notices served -
" " Cases in which legal proceedings were taken -
VERMINOUS persons
Branch Road Cleansing Centre Men Women Children TOTAL
No. of persons bathed and clothing
disinfected 252 58 5 315
" " baths and treatments
given 261 71 6 338
HEAD LICE (Ministry of Health Circular 2831)
Special attention is being given to this matter by the
Council's Health Visitors at the Infant Welfare Centres and when
visiting the homes. Nit combs and Lethane Oil are supplied free
or at cost price at the Infant Welfare Centres. Leaflets have
been widely distributed.
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