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A supply of steel fine-tooth combs is kept at the Health Centre
and these are available for sale or on loan. A number of parents have
taken advantage of these facilities. Where it has been considered
advisable Lethane hair oil (384-"Special") has been used and
a supply of this preparation is always kept at the Health Centre.
The supervision of the hair of adolescent girls residing in a house
where children have been found with dirty heads is a much more
difficult problem. The need for advising these adolescent girls is
constantly kept in mind by the Health Visitors, and where the mother
and girls were receptive every assistance has been given.
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