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It has been the practice to examine all children attending primary, and
a proportion of those attending secondary schools at least once each term.
However, in view of the small numbers of children found infested, it was
decided to reduce the head inspections to one term in the year and use the
other terms for foot inspection, with special emphasis on the early detection
and treatment of verruca (plantar warts) the incidence of which has
undoubtedly increased over the past few years. Plantar warts are very
slow growing and often are only noted by the individual after they have
been present for some considerable time and become painful. During this
"latent" period, they are a potential source of infection to others—hence
the importance of regular foot inspections in order to detect the warts
as early as possible.
PROVISION OF MILK AND MEALS IN SCHOOLS
During the year 1965, the total number of meals served was 3,541,192
of which 78,722 were free.
59 departments were served by kitchens on the premises and 13 by
container meals.
The Milk in Schools Scheme has continued and one-third pint bottles
of milk are provided for all primary and secondary school children who
wish to have them.

MEDICAL TREATMENT
Children with defects are referred to their family doctor, to hospital
for specialist opinion or treatment, or to the School Clinic for treatment
for minor ailments and other special defects.