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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) 1894

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Giles District]

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Table: Sect. 57.—Disinfection of Infected Premises.149 rooms were disinfected by the Board's servants free of charge, after the following infectious diseases:—

Sect. 57.—Disinfection of Infected Premises.

149 rooms were disinfected by the Board's servants free of charge, after the following infectious diseases:—

Small-pox7
Scarlet fever83
Diphtheria34
Enteric fever25
Total149

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Sect. 59.—Disinfection of Clothing, &c.

Table: The following articles of clothing, bedding, &c., were brought to the Stone Yard, and disinfected in the Washington Lyon's Steam apparatus:—

The following articles of clothing, bedding, &c., were brought to the Stone Yard, and disinfected in the Washington Lyon's Steam apparatus:—

Articles.NumberArticles.NumberArticles.Number.
Aprons16Curtains7Pinafores8
Bags2Drawers20Quilts37
Beds129Dresses11Rugs29
Bedcovers9Dress Bodices9Scarves3
Bedgowns2Dress Skirts12Shawls35
Blankets252Dressing Gowns11Sheets272
Bolsters97Frocks16Shirts36
,, Cases18Gloves0Slippers0
Boots2Guernseys1Socks14
Bonnet1Handkerchiefs56Stays13
Capes4Jackets21Stockings18
Caps8Mats0Sundries101
Carpets3Mattresses43Table Cloths2
Carpet Pieces27„ Cases3„ Covers1
Chemises35Neckties1Towels47
Cloaks3Night Dresses60Trousers9
Coats18„ Shirts2Ulsters3
Collars3Palliasses0Vallances17
Cushions38Petticoats57Vests48
Counterpanes101Pillows312Wrappers4
Cuffs2Pillow Cases188Total2,297