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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
Lambeth 1891
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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Disinfection of Bedding, and Bedding Destroyed.
Cases in which Bedding has At Home 246
been disinfected At Chamber 1570
Cases in which Bedding has been destroyed 275
Replaced by the Vestry 3
Premises disinfected and disinfectants supplied 1816
Number of Summonses and Orders issued 93
The following articles of bedding have been disinfected:—
Feather Beds 461
„ Bolsters 118
„ Pillows 966
Flock Beds 1079
„ Bolsters 216
„ Pillows 847
Mattresses 713
Palliasses 14
Chair Cushions 416
Clothing 742
Blankets 974
Rugs 48
Sheets and Counterpanes 137
Carpets 16
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The folowing articles of infectcd bedding were destroyed .
Feather Beds 13
„ Bolsters 25
„ Pillows 47
Flock Beds 113
„ Bolsters 14
„ Pillows 73
Mattresses 27
112
Palliasses
Chair Cushions
Clothing 24
Sundries
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