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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
St Giles (Camden) 1889
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Giles District]
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2. Carbolic Acid Powder for deodorizing dust-bins.
3. Sanitas Powder and Fluid for use in the Mortuary
and Post Mortem room.
4. Permanganate of Potash in street watering and flushing
of courts.
5. Perchloride of Mercury for the disinfection of drains,
sewers, and gully-pits.
Disinfections.
During the year 88 rooms were disinfected by the Board's servants free of charge after the following infectious diseases:—
| Scarlet Fever | 32 |
| Diphtheria | 26 |
| Enteric Fever | 21 |
| Other Diseases | 9 |
| Total | —88 |
The following is a List of Articles disinfected in the Hot-air Chamber during the same period.
| Articles. | Number | Articles. | Number | Articles. | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprons | 3 | Dresses... | 3 | Sheets | 190 |
| Bag | 1 | Dress Bodice | 1 | Shirts (flannel) | 18 |
| Beds | 54 | Dress Skirts | 3 | Shirts | 51 |
| Bed-cases | 18 | Dressing Gown | 1 | Socks (pairs) | 59 |
| Bed-gowns | 10 | Frocks | 5 | Stays | 3 |
| Blankets | 156 | Handkerchiefs | 13 | Stockings (pairs) | 2 |
| Blinds | 2 | Jackets | 6 | Sundries | 56 |
| Bolsters | 26 | Mattresses | 38 | Table Cloth | 1 |
| Bolster Cases | 8 | Necktie | 1 | Table Covers | 3 |
| Braces | 1 | Night Shirts | 2 | Towels | 26 |
| Caps | 31 | Night Dresses | 5 | Trousers | 41 |
| Carpet | 1 | Petticoats | 13 | Ulster | 1 |
| Carpet Pieces | 3 | Pillows | 110 | Vests | 41 |
| Chemises | 3 | Pillow Cases | 97 | ||
| Coats | 42 | Pinafores | 2 | Total | 1,250 |
| Collar | 1 | Quilts | 10 | ||
| Cushions | 9 | Rugs | 29 | ||
| Curtains | 5 | Scarf | 1 | ||
| Counterpanes | 39 | Shawls | 5 |