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The examinations have shown a satisfactory standard of both
health and general physique.
The attendance of parents at routine medical inspections was
good, especially in the case of entrants. It is most pleasing to
see the interest that continues to be taken in the School Health
Services.
SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS.
During the past year 2,499 cases have come under medical
supervision, necessitating 4,739 medical examinations. (5,707
examinations in 1949 and 3,159 cases.)
74 cases requiring special investigation or certification were
referred for examination at the Municipal Offices.
147 cases were referred to either Farnborough or Bromley
Hospitals for Paediatricians' and other specialists' advice and
treatment. The close link with the hospitals has been one of
the features during the year and I would wish to bring to the
notice of the Committee, and to the Hospital Board, how helpful
to the School Medical Service is this practical co-operation.
DENTAL SERVICE.
Mr. King reports:— "It was my fervent hope during 1950
that school inspections on a large scale would have been resumed.
Owing to the loss of the very valuable services of one whole-time
Dental Surgeon (Mr. P. D. B. Mayo), who resigned in February
last, this has not been possible. I have, however, inspected some
children at school and expect during 1951 to greatly extend this
service.
Every expectant and nursing mother presenting herself at
the Clinic has received all treatment necessary to restore dental
fitness.
The Child Welfare Service has been fully maintained.
A limited Orthodontic Service is functioning. Oniy cases
where the full co-operation of both parent and child is forthcoming
are undertaken.
Until such time as we are again fully staffed, it will not be
possible to give the full comprehensive service desired, to the
very large number of school children in this area.
At the moment priority is being given to the younger age
groups as it is felt more lasting benefit will result."
VERMIN AND UNCLEANLINESS INSPECTION.
18,535 routine inspections were carried out by the School
Nurses during the year, as against 15,573 in 1949.
Eleven children were found to be infested, and, in addition,