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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
East Ham 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM | 3 | Until Clinically cured. | Nil | No | As Scarlet Fever |
| GERMAN MEASLES | Not notifiable | Minimum of 7 days from onset of rash | Schoolchildren should be allowed to attend school under the surveillance of the Head Teacher who will exclude the child should suspicious symptoms develop | -do- | |
| MUMPS | -do- | Minimum of 14 days from onset, or longer if swelling persists. | - | -do- | |
| CHICKEN POX | -do- | Minimum of 7 days from onset of rash - longer if severe scabbing persists. N.B. Where the nature of the rash is In doubt, please consult M.O.H. | —do- | -do- | |
| TYPHOID | Until certified free from infection by Medical Supt. of Isolation Hospital, or until 3 stool and 3 urine specimens taken at intervals of 1 week are reported free from pathogens. | ADULTS (other than food handlers) should be kept under surveillance and excluded only If symptoms develop. | Yes | PURPOSES OF VISIT BY SANITARY INSPECTOR. (1) to Ascertain source of infection by taking history and by obtaining samples of food and drink from home, shops, restaurants, dairies, etc. (2) To list contacts, to exclude those engaged in food handling, etc., and to | |
| Food handlers and children should be excluded pending investigation. Food handlers must submit 3 specimens of faeces and of urine each at Intervals of 1 week, all of which must be reported negative before the contact is allowed to resume work. |