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first Whooping Cough, then Measles and Pneumonia, a
sequence of diseases incompatible in the life of any child.
The arrangements now in force for supplying those
attending the Centres with preparations such as Cod Liver Oil
and Malt, and simple medicines, have worked very well. These
are supplied at cost price, reduced price, or free, according to
the circumstances of each individual case, which circumstances
are examined and reviewed monthly by a special Subcommittee.
I should like to place on record my high appreciation of
the very valuable services of the Voluntary Workers, who have
helped so loyally and skilfully at the Child Welfare Centres.
It is entirely owing to their co-operation and enthusiasm that
it has been found possible to get through the amount of work
that has been done.
The Antic-Natal Clinic continues to do useful work.
Considering the size of the population dealt with, a very
satisfactory attendance is recorded.
The Clinic is held once a month at the Mission Hall,
Pincott Road, Merton.
The average attendance per session at this Clinic was 10.
Puerperal Fever.-—No cases were notified.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.—No cases were notified.