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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 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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DISINFECT ION .
During the year disinfection was carried out at 30
civilian premises in which the following diseases occurred:-
Anterior Poliomyelitis (or suspected) 8
Diphtheria (suspected) 1
Scarlet fever 5
Tuberculosis 15
Erysipelas 1
Disinfection was also carried out at 32 premises after
cases of non-notifiable diseases, the occupiers in each case
paying the cost.
The total number of articles disinfected by steam at the Tolworth Isolation Hospital, or destroyed,was:-
| Disinfected | Destroyed. | |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 7 | 5 |
| Blankets | 46 | 10 |
| Bolsters | 15 | 3 |
| Counterpanes | 6 | - |
| Curtains | 1 | - |
| Cushions | 7 | - |
| Mattresses | 31 | 6 |
| Mattress covers | - | - |
| Pillows | 67 | 13 |
| Pillow cases | 23 | 7 |
| Rugs | 3 | 3 |
| Sheets | 20 | 1 |
| Towels | 7 | 6 |
| Wearing apparel | 21 | 84 |
| Miscellaneous | -- | 30 |
| 254 | 168 |
Number of rooms disinfected 50
Number of library books disinfected 73
650 sacks to hold fertiliser for export were disinfected with
formalin at the Sewage Disposal Works.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS. 1.
| Council Houses | Other Houses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Found to be infested. | Disinfested | Found to be infested | Disinfested |
| 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 |
2. Methods employed for disinfestation.
| Council Houses | Other Houses. | |
|---|---|---|
| Zaldecide | 2 | 2 |
| Paraffin | - | 1 |
| Vermicine | 1 | 10 |
| Cimex | - | 1 |
For the convenience of the public a articles are
and sprayers is held in the Department, and these articles are
sold at cost price when required.
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