[Report 1948] / Medical Officer of Health, Swadlincote U.D.C.

  • Swadlincote (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1948
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Credit: [Report 1948] / Medical Officer of Health, Swadlincote U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    DISINFESTATION The Rodent Operator, with technical assistance, carried out thorough disinfestation of 17 premises for the purpose of eradicating the following types of insects :— Beetles and Cockroaches .. .. .. 4 Ants .. .. .. .. .. 8 Bugs .. .. .. .. ., .. 1 Miscellaneous .. .. .. .. .. 4 The practice of issuing packets of an approved type of insecticide powder continued. The general public, in ever increasing numbers, take advantage of this service thus, in many instances, preventing minor infestations developing out of control into major colonies of vermin. I report with regret, that trouble has again been experienced with crickets on the refuse tips ; whilst energetic steps were taken to reduce these infestations, complete success can only be achieved by carrying out controlled tipping, as recommended by the Ministry of Health. The various types of insecticides used contained in each case, D.D.T., the residual effect of this product being a great advantage in this work. INFECTIOUS DISEASE Routine investigations were carried out in an attempt to determine any possible source of infectious disease, terminal disinfections being carried out upon request. With the co-operation of the Ministry of Food, a small quantity of disinfectant soap was issued for the purpose of cleansing infected bedding, soiled clothes, rooms, etc., a small charge being made. Tins of an approved type of disinfectant were issued free of charge, for use during the period of infection. The above method being adopted, in preference to the old form of disinfection which often produced a false sense of security. Number of Disinfections carried out during 1948. No. of Rooms No. of Cases Tuberculosis 25 10 Scarlet Fever .. 35 31 Suspected Poliomyelitis .. • • — Miscellaneous .. .. 8 3 TOTAL 68 44 Number of Books Disinfected .. 24 Number of issues of Soap to relatives of Infected Cases • • • • • • .. 61