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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Romford 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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children and to offer advice about such things as vaccination,
immunisation, etc. The Medical Officer is also able to discuss
matters relating to the children's health with the school staff who
are in a position to give much useful information about their
pupils' problems.
During 1961, 7,440 children were examined at routine medical
inspections and 1,288 were found to have defects requiring treatment.
In addition to these, 1,931 defects were noted which,
although not in need of treatment, were kept under observation
so that treatment could be arranged at a later date if necessary.
The statistics relating to routine school medical inspections are
shown in the table at the end of this report.
Minor Ailment Clinics
These clinics were well attended during the year. Apart
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from the treatment of miscellaneous minor ailments the clinic sessions provide an opportunity for special consultations with the School Medical Officers and for follow up of children examined at the Routine Medical Inspections.
| New Cases Treated during the Year:— | |
| Eye Diseases | 3 |
| Ear, Nose and Throat defects | 16 |
| Skin defeots:— | |
| Scabies | 3 |
| Other skin conditions | 149 |
| Miscellaneous minor ailments | 46 |
| 217 | |
| Medical Consultations:— | |
| Special inspections | 596 |
| Re-inspections | 410 |
| Examination of Children for Employment:— | |
| In entertainment | 7 |
| Other employment | 147 |
| Total Attendances at Minor Ailments Clinics | 2,603 |
Speech Therapy
During the year 88 new cases were referred to the Speech
Clinics and 125 children were under treatment at the end of the
year.