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MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Minor Ailments Clinic.—The schools in the area are
served by two minor ailment clinics as follows :—
Park House—Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
(Doctor in attendance).
Schools served : Newport Road, Connaught Road, Cann
Hall Road, Downsell Road, Goodall Road, Kirkdale Road,
Trumpington Road, Davies Lane, Mayville Road, Tom
Hood.
Leyton Green—Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings
(Doctor in attendance).
Schools served : Farmer Road, Lea Bridge, Sybourn
Street, St. Joseph's, Canterbury Road, Capworth Street,
Church Road, Knotts Green, Norlington Road, Ruckholt
Road.
Although a School Medical Officer is in attendance at each clinic
only at the times stated above, one of the school nurses is on duty
daily at each clinic for dressings and other medical treatment.
Attendances.
During the year 2,820 (2,453) children attended the clinic,
and 13,937 (12,144) attendances were registered. The increase in
attendances may be judged by comparing these figures with those
of the previous year, shown in brackets.
Defects Treated.
Ringworm of scalp 4
Ringworm of body 14
Scabies 26
Impetigo 119
Other skin conditions 178
Blepharitis 77
Conjunctivitis 51
Carried forward 469