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Tottenham 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Convalescent Camp Schools.
The number of children recommended by the School Medical Officer as in need of short-term treatment during the year 1946 totalled 48, and arrangements were made for 32 of these children as follows:—
| Boys. | Girls. | |
|---|---|---|
| West Mark School, Petersfield, Hants | 12 | 8 |
| Lords Field School, Overton, Hants | 7 | 5 |
| - | - | |
| Totals | 19 | 13 |
| - | - |
Invalid Children's Aid Association.
The Association arranged during the year 1946, for 54 boys
and 78 girls to receive Convalescent Home treatment.
Mental Deficiency Act (Statutory Notification).
During the year 1946, 3 boys and 7 girls have been notified
to the Statutory Authority under the Mental Deficiency Act.
Transport.
At all Special Day Schools transport is provided and the children
are in charge of a guide.
Artificial Sunlight.
Treatment by mercury vapour lamps at two health centres in
the district is popular among parents.
Suitable cases for this form of treatment are carefully selected
and afterwards supervised by the school health service staff. As a
therapeutic measure the value of ultra-violet light treatment is
difficult to assess accurately.
Immunisation.
In the Public Health section of this Report reference is made
to the increasing effort made during the past year to ensure that
children are protected against diphtheria before and during school
age. The co-operation of parents and teachers has been willingly
given.
While no decision has yet been reached as to the comparable
value of immunisation against whooping cough, controlled experiment
with voluntary co-operation of parents has been undertaken
during the year in association with the Medical Research Council.