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The "negatives" will undergo a similar test next year, whilst
he "positives" were referred to the Chest Clinic for routine x-ray.
Though no cases of active tuberculosis were found among these
positive reactors, it was somewhat alarming to find so many of these
children reported as "bronchitis - a sad result of our variable
climatic conditions.
Note: The discrepancy in number accepted and number tested
due:-
(a) to exemptions where child was already under
the Chest Clinic.
(b) to absentees.
(c) to removals from the district after acceptance but
before tests were undertaken.
Tuberculosis "Follow-Up"
As the result of a school child requiring hospital treatment for
Tuberculosis it was decided to offer a check-up to the staff and
children at that particular school.
The staff accepted the offer of examination at the Chest Clinic,
and 133 parents (out of a possible 137) agreed to their child having
skin test.
fortunately, the results of the tests were completely satisfactory.
FOOT INFECTIONS
During the summer there was a marked increase in the incidence
Athlete's Foot and Plnntnr Warts amonast school children.

children with Plantar Warts were referred to the Hospital Skin
clinic for treatment, and a second treatment session was instituted
iscope with the numbers. Those with AthletefeFoot were supplied
with ointment and powder, together with a leaflet giving instructions
treatment.
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