Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Analysis into age groups of contacts treated.
Year | Treatment Centre | Males | Females | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Under 5 years | 5 yrs. to 14yrs. | Over 14 years | Under 5 years | 5 yrs. to 14vrs. | Over 14 Years | ||
1944 | First Aid Post "A" | 10 | 6 | 67 | 6 | 14 | 81 |
1944 | First Aid Post "B" | 4 | 19 | — | 5 | 14 | 56 |
1945 | First Aid Post "B" | 10 | 41 | 77 | 8 | 27 | 88 |
1946 | Coombe Road Clean sing Station | 10 | 21 | 45 | 15 | 32 | 67 |
Prior to 1942, no scheme existed for notification of cases
of scabies, and pre-war only a few cases came to the Public
Health Departments
Active measures are taken to ensure that all contacts are
followed up.
It was not necessary to invoke the special powers given
under the Scabies Order for the examination of persons or
premises.
INFESTATION BY HEAD LICE.
During 1946 there was no evidence of special incidence of
infestation by head lice. A considerable amount of work was
carried out to cleanse school children and family contacts of
these were dealt with concurrently.
D.D.T. preparations were used in addition to the usual
cleansing by water and soft soap or shampoo.
The measures described in the report for 1943 are still in
force and fulfil the terms of Circular 2831, Ministry of Health.
It was not found necessary to take any statutory action
for infestation by lice during the year.