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These were exhibited together with suitable handbills and
pamphlets at selected sites throughout the Borough. The exhibit
attracted much attention and favourable comment, and
undoubtedly this is a most effective propaganda medium.
Display sets regarding the causation, prevention and treatment
of the Common Cold, were received from the Central Office
of Information, one series being displayed at the Health Departand
other sets distributed to large industrial undertakings.
The Chief Sanitary Inspector and his staff have devoted
much time to education on clean food handling to those concerned
in canteens and the food trade, using material also prepared by
the Central Council for Health Education. Two poster sites are
retained in the Borough on which the Central Council's posters
are also displayed. On the School Health side, use has been
made of films provided by the Centra Office of Information
regarding care of children's teeth, care of eyes, etc., at lectures
for Parent-Teachers' Associations.
Posters and pamphlets supplied by the Royal Society for the
Prevention of Accidents, have been displayed in Infant Welfare
Centres, emphasising the dangers from which babies and small
children should be protected in the home.
The monthly journal, "Better Health," continued to be distributed
and in great demand at Welfare Centres. Booklets and
pamphlets on ante-natal care and parentcraft are supplied at the
Ante-Natal Clinics.