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Milk
Grade "A" (T.T.) milk is supplied free of charge
and at half-price in certain necessitous cases of
expectant and nursing mothers and babies, on
the recommendation of the Medical Officers at
the Clinics. Certain dried milks are similarly
supplied free, at half-price and at cost price. (See
page 33 for further particulars.)
Minor Ailments
Treatment is given daily at the Central Clinic and
the St. Alban's Clinic to children under the age
of five years.
Ophthalmic Service
A Refraction Clinic for toddlers is held at the Central
Clinic as and when required. The scheme includes
the provision of spectacles at a very low charge,
and in some cases, where the family income is
below a certain scale, at no charge. During the
year, ten children under the age of five years were
provided with spectacles under this scheme.
Orthopaedic Service
The Orthopaedic Service includes treatment at the
Orthopaedic Clinic, the provision of splints, and
treatment at hospital in the case of children under
the age of five years. (See pages 28-32 for further
particulars.)
Tonsils and Adenoids
Surgical treatment for tonsils and adenoids is carried
out at two local hospitals under an agreement with
the Council. A small charge is made to the parents,
except in certain necessitous cases, when no charge
is made. During the year, 107 such operations
were carried out in respect of children under the
age of five years.
Ultra-Violet Light Treatment
Ultra-violet light treatment is given to children under
the age of five years at the Orthopaedic Clinic.
During 1933, 233 children were treated, a total
number of 580 treatments being given.