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SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE
MEDICAL INSPECTION AND TREATMENT
The Statistical Return at the end of this report shows the
classification of defects found and the treatment thereof.
Minor Ailment Clinics
Attendances at these clinics were well maintained during the
year.
CASES TREATED AT MINOR AILMENT CENTRES
Eyes : (External and other— excluding errors
of refraction and squint) 371
Ears, Nose and Throat Defects (other
than operative) 637
Skin :
Ringworm (body)
Scabies
Impetigo 130
Other 1,057
Other minor ailments (e.g. minor injuries,
bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.) 3,704
Total attendances 22,982
Speech Therapy
During the year 126 cases were treated at this clinic and 2,294
attendances were made.
The speech therapists have now been supplied with a tape
recording machine which will be a useful adjunct to their work.
DENTAL SERVICES
Statistics relating to this service will be found in the Statistical
Return at the end of this report.
With regard to staff, the total of five full-time dental officers was
reduced to three under unfortunate circumstances. Mr. R B. Pitts
resigned in June because of ill-health and Dr. J. Presser died suddenly
in July.
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