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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 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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Pathological and Bacteriological examinations
are made for the Council by the Clinical Research
Association.
During 1925 the following examinations were carried out:—
| Disease Suspected. | Nature of Specimen. | Result. | TOTAL. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive. | Negative. | |||
| 1 | 11 | 12 | ||
| — | 2 | 2 | ||
| — | 2 | 2 | ||
| — | l | 1 | ||
The Schick and Dick tests for Diphtheria and
Scarlet Fever have not been adopted, as the Schools
are under the control of the Surrey County Council.
No primary vaccinations or re-vaccinations were
performed by the Medical Officer of Health under the
Public Health (Smallpox Prevention) Regulations,
1917.
The death rates from Influenza and Cancer have been as follows:—
| 1921. | 1922. | 1923. | 1924. | 1925. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|