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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
West Ham 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Bacteriological Work.
Swabs examined for diphtheria bacilli:—
Number sent by medical practitioners :—
| Positive Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Faucial | 2757 | 353 |
| Nasal | 139 | 52 |
| Aural | 7 | 3 |
| Total | 2903 | 408 |
Number of Gate cases swabbed:—
| Faucial | 110 | 20 |
| Nasal | 31 | 3 |
| Aural | 1 | 1 |
| Conjunctival | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 143 | 24 |
Number of nose and throat swabs examined
for the Invalid Children's
Aid Association 134 1
Widal Tests 1 0
Total number of examinations 3181 433
Disinfecting Station.
Number of articles removed from infected homes
for disinfection 33783
Number of Hospital articles disinfected 9880
Number of articles from other institutions for
disinfection 1482
Total 45145
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