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Woolwich 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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Home Nursing. Nursing assistance was provided for
eleven children. The number of visits paid was 142 and the
cost to the Council was £7 2s. 0d.
Hospital Treatment. Children suffering from Measles
are now admitted, except when there is pressure on accommodation,
under the same conditions as the ordinary infectious
diseases. In consequence, there was a large increase in the
number admitted, 56, compared with 4 in 1927.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR DISINFECTION AND
DISINFESTATION AND THE EXTENT OF THEIR USE.
Disinfection. This was fully reported on in the Annual
Report for 1925. As no change has taken place during the
year, it is unnecessary to present this matter again in this
report. For various reasons, disinfections are sometimes
arranged for at the request of individuals and in such cases
a small charge to cover the cost is made. In 1928, fifty.eight
such disinfections were carried out and fees amounting to
£20 4s. Od. were paid.
The following Table shows the use made of this service during the year.
TABLE No. 61.
| Rooms disinfected on account of— | ||
| Infectious disease | 745 | |
| Tuberculosis | 303 | |
| Verminous conditions | 40 | |
| Other reasons | 30 | |
| Articles disinfected | 25,329 | |
Disinfestation. In accordance with the terms of an agreement
with the London County Council, disinfestation of school
children has been arranged for at the Cleansing Station, White
Hart Lane. Disinfestation of adults is carried out at times
when the children are not there.