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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
Mitcham 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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increased since last year. Diphtheria notifications, however,
have shown a substantial fall; diphtheria immunisation has been
urged with encouraging results.
The treatment of scabies at the Baths has been very successful,
and appears to have proved an effective factor in controlling
the spread of this disease.
I wish to thank the members of the staff for the loyal and
able service they have given during 1942.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
A. ASHWORTH,
Medical Officer of Health.
Public Health Department,
Mitcham Court,
Mitcham.