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SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE, 1959
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) 394
EARS, NOSE AND THROAT DEFECTS:
(other than operative) 640
SKIN:
Ringworm (body) 5
Scabies 1
Impetigo 90
Other 2,581
Other minor ailments (e.g. minor injuries,
bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.) 1,614
Total attendances 22,083
Speech Therapy
During the year 203 cases made 2,114 attendances to the
speech clinics.
During term time the Speech Therapists continue to give
sessions per week at Faircross School.
DENTAL SERVICES
Statistics relating to the dental inspection and treatment
of school children will be found in the statistical return at
end of this report.
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