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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
Richmond upon Thames 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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SECTION B—GENERAL PROVISION OF
HEALTH SERVICES
LABORATORY WORK
The standing Arrangements with Richmond Royal Hospital
continued to operate satisfactorily during the year.
The following table gives particulars of the specimens examined:—
| Disease Suspected | Nature of Specimen | Result | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | |||
| Diphtheria | Swabs from Throat and Nose | Nil | 108 | 108 |
| Tuberculosis | Sputa | 4 | 23 | 27 |
| Hemolytic Streptococcus | Swabs from Throat and Nose | 11 | 27 | 38 |
| Other Diseases | ... | 4 | 45 | 49 |
| Total | 19 | 203 | 222 | |
This arrangement is very convenient for the local general
practitioners.
In addition the following aboratory facilities are available
to the Public Health Department—
Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale Avenue,
N.W.9
For advice, special immunising agents and special
investigations.
Ministry of Health, Public Health Laboratory, Epsom
For examination of samples of milk, ice cream and
water and for advice and field investigations in case
of epidemics.
The Counties Public Health Laboratories, 66 Victoria
Street, S.W.1
For examination of water samples and advice on the
control of a water supply.