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Finchley 1911
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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In 1911 32 additional cases of Ringworm were excluded
from the schools, i.e., during the year, 60 children were
absent from school for varying periods on this account. Of
this number 41 had returned to school at the end of the year,
leaving the 19 mentioned above.
Shown in tabular form the statement is as follows:—
| No. of cases on exclusion list during 1911. | No. of cases readmitted during 1911. | No of cases on exclusion list at Dec. 31, 1911. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| B | 20 | 16 | 4 |
| C | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Totals | 60 | 41 | 19 |
(A) Refers to cases excluded during 1909.
(B) Refers to cases excluded during 1910.
(C) Refers to cases excluded during 1911.
The steps taken to deal with this troublesome disease
were detailed by Dr. Prior in his last report. Briefly stated
they are as follows:—
(а) Periodical examinations of the heads of all children
in the school—hairs are taken for microscopic
examination and all cases verified by this means.
(b) Rigid exclusion from school of children affected,
quent visits to home to see that treatment is being
carried out.
(c) Examination by the School Medical Officer of every
child excluded before being allowed to return to
school.
In addition to the inspections at school, the Nurse, during
the year, made 212 visits to the homes in connection with these
cases, and 192 specimens of hair were examined by the School
Medical Officer.