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Nervous System.—Three cases of Epilepsy, 1 of Chorea, and
3 other conditions were found at the Routine Inspection. Two of
the cases of Epilepsy have much improved and are now attending
school, one is still absent and under treatment . The case of Chorea
lias improved, but is still under observation.
Deformities.—Thirty-nine cases of Deformities were found,
classified as follows: —
Rickets 2
Spinal Curvature 6
Other forms 31
Thirteen of these were referred for treatment, 18 for observation,
and in 8 no treatment was recommended. Of the 13 referred
for treatment, 10 are reported as much improved at the end of the
year.
TREATMENT CLINIC.
A Treatment Clinic is held from 9 to 12 every morning, Monday
to Saturday, inclusive, except during the School holidays, at which
children suffering from Minor Ailments receive treatment. The
School Nurse is in charge of the Clinic, and she was assisted during
the year by V.A.D. Nurses from the Beckenham Voluntary Aid
Detachment, No. 86. These latter attend on a rota, and their
services are much appreciated.
The following is a statement of the number of attendances and
the conditions for which treatment was given:—
Total number pf attendances 2068
Diseases of the Skin—
Ringworm (Scalp) 11
Scabies 58
Impetigo 44
Minor Injuries 54
Other Skin Diseases 227
Diseases of the Ear 129
Diseases of the Eye 46
Verminous Heads 130
Miscellaneous 69