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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

Heston and Isleworth 1929

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]

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Table: The undermentioned table sets forth the numbers of such cases for the last five years:-

The undermentioned table sets forth the numbers of such cases for the last five years:-

19251926192719281929
Measles2394973568883
German Measles437579344
Chicken Pox243408243265423
Mumps266246352138106
Whooping Cough213131157171177

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Upon receipt of information of the existence of a case, inquiry
is made by a School Nurse to obtain all necessary facts.
Influenza.
The mortality from Influenza was 0.62 per 1,000.
Cleansing of Verminous Persons.
Particulars are asked for as to the facilities available in the
district for the cleansing and disinfection of verminous persons and
their belongings.
Neither the Education Authority nor the Sanitary Authority
possesses a cleansing Station. Where application is made, the
Health Department undertakes the spraying of rooms for the removal
of bed bugs. Bedding and clothing generally can be disinfected
by steam at Mogden Isolation Hospital.