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Special disinfection is carried out upon request; a charge is made for such
disinfection and during 1950 a large quantity of clothing was disinfected before
export, on behalf of a local firm. Revenue during the year amounted to £142.
The following items were disinfected:—
Jackets 9,980 Hats 1,200
Battledress blouses 3,400 Khaki greatcoats 528
Ladies' coats 3,100 Overcoats 400
Peaked caps 2,340 Waistcoats 400
Shirts 2,000 Tunics 200
Socks (pairs) 1,350 Suits 50
Trousers 1,300 Ground sheet capes (bundles) 50
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Personal Cleansing.
The personal Cleansing Stations are situated adjacent to the Turkish Baths
in Plumstead High Street, and at the Eltham Hill Health Centre, Sherard Road.
The number of persons cleansed was 1,472 (including contacts) and the number
treated for scabies was 143. The total number of attendances was 1,671 being
458 less than during the previous year.
Details of the number of cases and attendances at the two Cleansing Stations
are given below:—