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Southall 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]
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During the year a total of more than 161 visits were paid to places where food
is prepared (as compared with 77 in 1940) and the tables which follow show the action
taken during the year in connection with the inspection of meat and other foods.
It will first be seen from the following, however, that this work was carried out
despite the total loss in working time, due to Civil Defence and other duties, and vacancies,
of 241%, or the equivalent of more than 2 inspectors.
SANITARY INSPECTION STAFF—WORKING LOSS, 1941.
Table No. 33.
| Due to: | Civil Defence % | Sickness % | Vacant % | Total Loss % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Sanitary Inspector | 50 | – | – | 50 |
| District Sanitary Inspectors: No. 1 District | – | – | – | – |
| No. 2 District | – | – | 67 | 67 |
| No. 3 District | – | – | 25 | 25 |
| No. 4 District | – | – | 99 | 99 |
| 50% | – | 191% | 241% |
Note.—The loss in working time during 1941 was, therefore, approaching the equivalent of three
Inspectors.
PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER, INFECTIOUS AND OTHER
DISEASES.
The Southall Isolation Hospital continued to take cases during the year, and
along with reciprocal arrangements with the Ealing, Brentford and Chiswick Hospital,
it was possible to deal with all the cases of infectious disease notified.
Provision of Antitoxin.
The Council provides antitoxin free to local medical practitioners for cases of
diphtheria in the district.
The Ministry of Health has also sanctioned the supply of tetanus antitoxin by the
Council to local practitioners if such is required.
Diphtheria and tetanus antitoxin can always be obtained at the Health Department
during office hours or at the Isolation Hospital at other times.
Vaccination.
The total number of successful vaccination certificates received during the year
was 267, and the number of certificates of exemption issued were 173.
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