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 Surbiton]
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Of these, 29 were in consequence of Scarlet
Fever ; 12 of Diphtheria ; 4 of Typhoid Fever ;
2 of Erysipelas ; 5 of Consumption ; and 1 of
Measles.
Disinfection has also been carried out after
one case of Cancer, one of Scabies, and one of
Septic Poisoning, at the expense of the occupiers
of the premises in which the cases occurred and
on their application for the work to be done.
One cab was disinfected which had conveyed
a person suffering from Scarlet Fever.
The following articles of bedding, clothing,
etc., have been disinfected in the steam disinfector
at the Tolworth Isolation Hospital : —
Beds 23
Mattresses 70
Palliassses 32
Bolsters 43
Pillows 116
Sheets 75
Blankets 172
Counterpanes 46
Carpets 69
Rugs 27
Cushions 44
Toilet covers 80
Towels 38
Wearing apparel 1274
Curtains 108
Blinds 26
Sundries 237
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