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FOLLOWING UP.
A register is kept in every School showing the name and
address of each child needing treatment, and Head Teachers arc
asked to refer to this register and to use their influence in
persuading the parents to procure treatment.
When it is found on subsequent re-examination that defects
have been allowed to go untreated, the School Nurse visits the
home and explains to the mother the necessity of seeking medical
advice. If necessary cases are re-visited.
In addition the nurses visit the homes of children found to be
verminous or neglected and give directions as to cleansing.
Visits are also paid in cases of Scabies, Measles, Whooping
Cough, and other.conditions occurring among school children.
TREATMENT.
The Council provides treatment at the clinics held at the
Town Hall for school children suffering from (1) minor ailments
such as sore eyes, running ears, ringworm, and simple skin
diseases; (2) defective vision; (8) dental caries.
Many large general hospitals are easily reached from Leyton.
Parents can thus obtain skilled advice and treatment for any
condition arising among their children ; in addition, chronic cases
are received in the West Ham Infirmary.
SCHOOL CLINICS.
The Inspection and Minor Ailments Clinics are held every
morning and are closely associated, children being transferred
from one to the other as may be required. Records of attendances
and treatment are entered on special cards.
During the year 614 boys and 530 girls were dealt with and
they registered 4,197 attendances in the Inspection Clinic and 4,498
in the Treatment Clinic.