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 St. Giles District]
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A charge of 5d. per bed is proposed, giving an expected
return of over 4 per cent.
Unsound Food.
(26 & 27 Vict.., cap. 117, sec. 2).
Parcels of rabbits, fish and fruit, which were the subject
of disease or in a state of decay were destroyed at the stone
yard. Proceedings at the Police Courts were unnecessary
as the food had not been offered for sale.
Animals Improperly Kept,
(18 & 19 Vict., cap. L21, sec, 9).
The following animals, viz., dogs, cats, rabbits fowls, and
a donkey, which were found on premises so kept as to be a
nuisance or injurious to health, were removed immediately
upon notices being served upon the respective owners.
Disinfection,
271 rooms were disinfected with sulphur by the Board's servants, free of charge, after the following infectious diseases:—
Scarlet Fever | 83 |
Diphtheria | 21 |
Small-pox | 1 |
Enteric Fever | 22 |
Total | 127 |
The following is a List of the numerous parcels of Clothing, Bedding, &c.,
disinfected in the Hot-air Chamber at the Stone Yard.