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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
Acton 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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| Cases suffering from Otorrhoea and post nasal Catarrh. | |
| Number cured | 3 |
| „ referred to Specialist | — |
| „ who ceased to attend | — |
| „ irregular in attendance (not seen after treatment) | 3 |
| „ continuing treatment | — |
| „ referred to Hospital | 1 |
| „ referred, but did not attend | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
Number of children sent for Audiometric examination 9
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL OCULIST.
During the year 1945 the following numbers of children were
examined:—
Elementary and Secondary Schools 338
From Infant Welfare Clinics 30
Spectacles were prescribed in 198 cases.
One child was referred for orthoptic treatment.
Three for operation (2 cases of squint and one cyst).
One child was referred to a myope school.
(Signed) V. E. Brander.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTAL SURGEON.
Since July 1945 two whole time dentists have been employed.
Children who were evacuated have returned—those who
received dental treatment while away are in a very good condition,
but the others need numerous extractions.
An orthodontic centre was opened at Southall in September
where children now receive necessary treatment.