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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 1924

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: Table 23.Bedding, &c., disinfected and destroyed after the occurrence of Infectious Disease during the Year 1924.

Table 23.

Bedding, &c., disinfected and destroyed after the occurrence of Infectious Disease during the Year 1924.

Articles.No. Disinfected.No. Destroyed.
Beds1,46454
Palliasses66171
Bolsters70910
Pillows2,28539
Cushions28713
Blankets1,7398
Sheets1,15311
Quilts9797
Articles of Clothing, &c.2,535308
Books24—
Total11,836521

Table: Table 24.A summary of the cases notified and other particulars in connection therewith during the year 1924.

Table 24.

A summary of the cases notified and other particulars in connection therewith during the year 1924.

Notified cases remaining in district at end of 1923.Cases notified during 1924.Old cases returned home from Infirmary.Visits paid at the homes of patients.Cases removed to Infirmary.Cases removed from Southwark or which died at home.Notified cases remaining in Southwark at end of 1924.Rooms periodically sprayed and otherwise disinfected.Rooms stripped on termination of cases.
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