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East Ham 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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A record of cases examined is transferred to the School
Medical Service when the children enter school.
Immunisation Clinic
See Report, page 54.
Tonsils and Adenoids
During 1935, 109 children received operative treatment.
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.
Ninety-two mothers and 311 infants were referred to the dental
department during 1935.
Ophthalmic Treatment
Ophthalmic defects requiring special treatment are seen at the
special clinic each week by the School Ophthalmic Surgeon.
During 1935, 33 cases were referred to the School Ophthalmic
Clinic.
Aural Treatment
Aural cases requiring special treatment are referred to the
School Aural Surgeon.
During 1935, 21 patients received treatment at the School
Aural Clinic.