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Care of premature infants
In compliance with Ministry of Health Circular No. 20/44, it is
arranged that the weight of each newly born child is entered on the
birth notification in order that early contact can be made between the
health visitor and the mothers of premature babies born at home.
Convalescence for children under five — Invalid Children's Aid
Association
The arrangement with the Invalid Children's Aid Association for
the provision of convalescent treatment for children under five was
continued. 159 children were sent away by the Lewisham branch of
the Association during the year.
Supply of sheets for expectant mothers
In accordance with Ministry of Health Circular 154/44, and by
arrangement with the Board of Trade, priority dockets were issued to
enable expectant mothers who were to be confined in their own homes
to purchase sheets. These dockets were in great demand and during
the year 4,923 were issued at the Maternity and Child Welfare Centre.
Supply of national milk and vitamin supplements
These were supplied to expectant mothers and children under 5
years of age at all the Welfare Centres and Clinics in the borough
throughout the year.
Dental treatment
Dental treatment for expectant and nursing mothers and children
under five years of age continued to be carried out under arrangements
made with the London County Council at their minor ailment treatment
centres and also at local hospitals. Dentures were supplied in 57 cases.
Provision of insulin
The number of persons suffering from diabetes who received
insulin supplied under the Council's scheme during the year was 32.
Laboratory facilities
The bacteriological work of the Council is carried out under contract
by St. John's Hospital, Lewisham. Routine examinations of throat