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conditions. Those who have been fortunate enough to move into a new
house also need advice, for it is an adventure and considerable adjustment
is needed in many instances to ensure a happy and comfortable home.
L.C .C. Scheme of Measles Control.—Additional visiting was undertaken
during the Measles epidemic in the first five months of the year when
school children of all ages were visited when notified as absentees by
the Education Authority. Visits were paid as early as possible on the
day of notification. There is no doubt that cases were seen earlier than
heretofore, and in this way earlier attendance of a doctor or removal to
hospital was secured. Although the number of cases visited during the
period was 1,914, the total visits paid was much in excess of that number,
as 37 per cent. of the children visited were not cases of Measles.
Ante-Natal Clinics.—The attendances at the Ante-Natal Clinics
steadily increase. It is interesting to note that the first report of
attendances at the Borough Clinic was in 1917, when the total attendances
for the year were 2. In 1930 the total attendances numbered 1,562. The
co-operation between the clinics and all authorities immediately
concerned with expectant mothers is now on a much firmer basis. Nearly
all the midwives are making good use of the Council's Ante-Natal Clinics
and very kindly send a short history of the confinement. This enables
the records at the clinic to be completed. The mothers also are more
ready to come along for examination. This is due to the advice given by
the Health Visitors when visiting, to the special instructions given at
the clinics and at public lectures, and to the advice and example of other
women who have benefited by their attendance at Ante-Natal Clinics.
The result of this special effort was that during 1930 approximately
88.5 per cent, of the total registered births received ante-natal care—
not all at the Council's Clinics, of course, but at Institutions or from the
person with whom booking had been made.
Infant Consultation Clinics.—These clinics also are expanding.
The Clinics at Wellington Road and Old Ford have the highest average
attendance per session, namely, 85.4 and 76.3 respectively. With these
large numbers it is difficult to do satisfactory work, especially at Old
Ford where the accommodation is so poor. It is possible that these
premises will be enlarged and improved and this will mean better rooms
for the Clinics and, it is hoped, accommodation will be made for
perambulators which is so urgently needed.