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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
Surbiton 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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During the year the following examinations were carried out:—
| Disease Suspected. | Nature of Specimen. | Result. | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive. | Negative. | |||
| Diphtheria | Swabs | 15 | 171 | 186 |
| Tuberculosis | Sputum | 9 | 66 | 76 |
| Tuberculosis | Blood | — | — | — |
| Tuberculosis | Swab | — | — | — |
| Typhoid | Blood | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| B. Coli | U rine | 1 | — | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 238 | 264 | |
Diphtheria antitoxin is supplied free of charge
to medical practitioners requiring it for cases within
the district.
It is kept in stock at the Council Offices, and is
available at any time.
Out of 186 diphtheria swabs sent by the general
medical practitioners for examination, only 15
proved to be positive.
List of Adoptive Acts, Bye-Laws, and Local Regulations
Relating to Public Health, in Force in the
District, with Date of Adoption.
Local or Adoptive Acts.
The Surbiton Improvement Act, 1855.
Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, 3890 (March 10th.
1891).