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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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There has been no occurrence of cases of
Anthrax or Rabies.
%
Infectious and verminous bedding, clothing, etc.,
is disinfected by steam. Infectious rooms are sprayed
with Formalin.
No facilities have been provided for cleansing
verminous persons.
| Disease. | Total Cases Notified. | Cases admitted to Hospital. | Total Deaths. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 11 | — | |
| Scarlet Fever | — | ||
| Enteric Fever | 1 | 1 | — |
| Pneumonia | 6 | ||
| Erysipelas | 2 | — | |
| Encephalitis Lethargica | |||
| Ophthalmia Neonatorum | 1 | — | — |
| Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The number of cases of Tuberculosis is on the
increase, but this is accounted for by the fact that
previously cases were not always notified.