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and recommendation. The Committee have made
arrangements with a firm of Opticians to supply glasses
at a comparatively low figure, and in cases where the
parents are unable to pay even this amount, they assist
them by part payment, and in a few cases, spectacles are
supplied gratis.
The operations on the throat are undertaken as
occasion requires, and arrangements are made with the
Operating Surgeon.
The advantages of the Clinic are becoming more and
more appreciated every year. Many parents bring their
children willingly and gladly. The children in the
schools themselves are becoming cleaner and freer from
minor ailments.
545 children attended the Clinic and were treated for
some minor ailment or injury.
2,077 children attended the Clinic simply for inspection
and examination as to their fitness to attend school.
Many of these had either suffered from or been in contact
with infectious disease, and it was necessary to declare
them free, before allowing them to return to school. A
considerable number were sent by their teachers or
brought by their parents, who were anxious regarding
the health or general welfare of the child. Several of
these were again seen regularly at a few weeks' interval.
Minor Ailments.
Table IV shows the classification and number of
children we have treated during the year.
Under the heading of Miscellaneous and Minor Injuries
are included children suffering from sore throats,
bronchial attacks, inflamed glands, and other passing
ailments, in which a little advice and direction for treatment
are often of service to parents, and benefit to the
child.