Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Youth Organisations
4374
Schools | 4618 |
Borough Swimming Club | 10544 |
Total | 19536 |
ERADICATION OF BED BUCS.
During the year bed bugs were found to exist in 1 Council house
and in 2 other houses. Appropriate remedial measures were taken.
SCHOOLS.
School Closure. On no occasion during the year was a School
closed by the Local Sanitary Authority on account of the prevalence
of Infectious Disease amongst the scholars.
As in the case of the Public Elementary Schools, notice is given to
the Head Teachers of all private schools in the event of the pupils
suffering from, or having been in contact with, Infectious Disease.
The advice of the Medical Officer of Health as to further action is
available should this be requested, and disinfection is provided when
required.
Medical Inspection. The medical inspection of the Public
Elementary School children is carried out by the Education Department
of the Surrey County Council.
Water Supply and Sanitary Conditions. All the Public Elementary
Schools in the district have been inspected from time to time. They
are all supplied with water from the public mains and connected with
the sewers.
RECULATED TRADES: DAIRIES.
There are 7 registered premises within the district, this being the
same as last year, but only 1 is used for the treatment and handling
of loose milk.
During the year 12 visits of inspection were paid and conditions
found to be satisfactory.
MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) REGULATIONS.
During the year the Council granted the following number of
licences under the above-mentioned Regulations: —
Tuberculin Tested 11
Pasteurised 12
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