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Vaccination against tuberculosis is also available to students in
training colleges. Of 110 students skin tested, 32 were vaccinated.
Tuberculosis
A child, aged 10, was found to be suffering from primary tuberculosis
of recent origin. Her father had died from pulmonary
tuberculosis in July, 1969, and the Chest Physician of Battersea
Chest Clinic had advised that an epidemiological investigation be
carried out at the school. Skin tests were performed on 31 schoolchildren
who had been in contact with the child. All tests proved
to be negative for tuberculosis.
Foot health
Classes for remedial foot exercises are held in nine primary
schools, the classes being conducted by teachers who have attended
a course of instruction at the College of Physical Education. A
medical officer visits the schools and selects children whose foot
deviations are considered likely to benefit from exercises. In
addition, a remedial gymnast visits in an advisory capacity and
to assist in the organization of new groups. Classes are held on
from three to five days a week. A significant improvement in the
feet and in general posture is usually achieved after two terms, but
children are encouraged to continue the exercises after discharge
from the group.
School dental service
Report by A. F. Weedon, B.D.S., D.D.P.H., R.C.S., Principal
Dental Offier
This year has been another very interesting period in the
development of the school dental service in Wandsworth. Once
again the inspection rate has increased towards the ultimate target
of total inspection of the school population each year. As dental