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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
Southwark 1907
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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TABLE 35.
Bedding, &c., Disinfected and Destroyed after the occurrence of Infectious Disease during the Year 1907,
| Articles. | No. Disinfected. | No. Destroyed. |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2,122 | 26 |
| Palliasses | 1,805 | 78 |
| Bolsters | 1,466 | 7 |
| Pillows | 3,997 | 10 |
| Cushions | 1,255 | 9 |
| Blankets | 3,121 | 5 |
| Sheets | 2,961 | 6 |
| Quilts | 2,172 | 3 |
| Articles of Clothing, &c. [ | 22,572 | 81 |
| Books | 261 | — |
| Total | 41,732 | 225 |
In addition to the above 1 ton 13 cwt. 1 qr. 171bs. of China Horsehair
and 1 bag of Flock were disinfected.