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Appendix V.
Report by Miss Middlebrooke re General Health Work.
Instruction is given in the care, cleanliness and feeding of infants,
the necessity (in the case of bottle fed babies) of using properly cleansed
tubeless bottles, the proper sterilization and storage of milk, etc.,
before use.
Suggestions of simple external remedies for small ailments.
In cases of Consumption, the importance of thorough ventilation ;
where possible the occupation of a room with a southern aspect.
Great care in the disinfection and disposal of the sputum and other
discharges from the patient.
Thorough cleanliness and a separate sleeping apartment.
Frequent disinfection of the room and antiseptic treatment of all
underlinen before washing.
Unnecessary furniture, draperies and carpets dispensed with.
In house inspection, the advantages of fresh air and clean bright
rooms are strongly advocated.
The plentiful application of soap and water.
The cleansing of yards, sinks, gullies, water-closets and bedroom
utensils.
Practical suggestions with regard to personal cleanliness.
The substitution of light short window curtains for heavy dirt
collecting, light-obstructing draperies.
The leaflets, cards, eto., issued by the Medical Officer of Health are
much appreciated where delivered.
My observations and suggestions are invariably well received and I
am frequently asked for advice on matters of hygiene.
I have found that the use of kindness and tact combined with
firmness ensures my suggestions being carried out.