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Health of the Children.
The health of the children in the Aldersbrook and Scattered
Homes has been excellent and the number of cases of serious
illness has been very small during the past six months.
Infectious Diseases.
There has been no epidemic of infectious disease during the
period under review. The following sporadic cases have developed
during this time Diphtheria 4, Chicken Pox 3, Measles,
Whooping Cough, Mumps, and Erysipelas, 1 each. The absence
of any epidemic of infectious disease is most probably due to the
attention of the Staff, who exercise every care in detecting the
initial signs and symptoms of disease.
Nursing.
The very high standard of nursing is still being maintained,
and the Matron and her Staff spare no pains in their endeavour
to treat the children in the best and most up to date methods.
The Nursery.
The Nursery continues to demonstrate its large sphere of
usefulness, and the healthy, happy, and contented children pay
high tribute to the excellence of its construction and direction.
Supply of Medical and Surgical Requisites.
There are no defects in the supply of medical and surgical
requisites.
Deaths.
There have been no deaths among the children during the
period under review.
Accommodation.
The Elizabeth Fry Lodge is now in occupation, and the
numbers in the other Lodges have not been in excess.
Visiting.
I and my Assistant made approximately 309 visits to Aldersbrook
and 227 to the Scattered Homes. 161 children were
thoroughly examined on admission and 190 on discharge.
Minor operations were performed when necessary, and other
treatment given as and when required.
The usual routine inspections have been regularly performed.