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children. Mothers are encouraged to bring their children for
periodical medical examination so that defects and incipient disease
can be treated in the early stages.
Tonsils and Adenoids.
Children, under five years of age, who are found to be suffering
from enlarged tonsils and adenoids are referred for treatment
to St. Mary's Hospital, Plaistow; Balaam Street Children's
Hospital, Plaistow; East Ham Memorial Hospital; or Queen
Mary's Hospital, Stratford.
During 1931, 213 children received operative treatment,
as compared with 187 in 1930.
Ringworm.
No cases of Ringworm of the scalp were referred to the X-ray
Department for radical treatment.
Dental Treatment.
Mothers and children referred from the Maternity and Child
Welfare Centres are treated by the School Dentist, two afternoons
in each week being set apart for this purpose.
67 mothers and 259 infants were referred to the dental
department during 1931.
Details of the work done for these cases will be found in the
dental report submitted by Mr. Neame to the School Medical
Officer.
Ophthalmic Treatment.
Ophthalmic defects requiring special treatment are seen at
the special clinic each week by the School Ophthalmic Surgeon.
During 1931, 73 cases were referred to the School
Ophthalmic Clinic.
Details of the work done will be found in the report submitted
by Mr. Reeve-Flaxman to the School Medical Officer.
Aural Treatment.
Aural cases requiring special treatment are referred to the
School Aural Surgeon.