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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

Islington 1907

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]

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1907
The only legitimate use it was put to was that first mentioned, for which
purpose it was built. Fortunately very few persons, indeed, only one individual,
required its use for fever or otherwise the other services to which
it was put would have had to cease.
One nurse also used the Shelter House after attendance on a patient who
contracted Scarlet Fever, during her confinement.

Table: The following is a record of the work performed by the Steam Disinfectors during the past thirteen years:—

The following is a record of the work performed by the Steam Disinfectors during the past thirteen years:—

189517,240 articles.
189642,258 „
189728,302 „
189820, 172 „
189925,378 „
190019,136 „
190127,050 „
190236,772 „
190323,748 „
190421,868 „
190525,463 „
190628,629 „
190730,083 „
Total for thirteen years346,099 „

Table: Disinfectants distributed and used — The following statement gives the quantity of disinfectants distributed by the Sanitary Authority, and used in disinfecting and cleansing rooms:—

Disinfectants distributed and used — The following statement gives the quantity of disinfectants distributed by the Sanitary Authority, and used in disinfecting and cleansing rooms:—

How disposed of.Carbolic Powder.Disinfecting Fluid.Formaldehyde.
Powder.Solution.
Tons.cwtsGallons.cwt.qr.lb.Gallons.
To Householders310660——
Disinfection of Premises——12022

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School Children Cleansed and Bathed.—In the latter half of the
year, from September to December, 305 children attending the London
County Council Schools were bathed and cleansed, and their clothes
disinfected.