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(c) Tuberculosis.
Any children suspected by the School Medical Officer
are referred to the Surrey County Council Tuberculosis
Officer, Dr. Cameron Renwick, for his opinion, observation
and treatment if necessary
(d) Skin Disease.
Impetigo and ringworm of the body and scalp are the
skin diseases chiefly met with among the children.
The apparent increase in the number of cases of
impetigo latterly is due to the greater facilities afforded
by a daily Clinic, many cases being now brought under
our notice and care, which previously would have escaped
inclusion in our records.
Scabies is now rare.
Conditions such as urticaria, psoriasis, warts, acne,
rashes, etc., account for the large number included under
the heading " Other Skin Diseases."
(e) Vision.
During the year 68 children were found requiring
treatment for defective vision, this number- being rather
low.
(/) Dental Defects.
The very large percentage of Entrant Infants requiring
attention the School Dentist attributes to the fact that the
great majority have never received any previous dental
treatment.

MEDICAL TREATMENT.
(a) Minor Ailments.
The treatment of Minor Ailments was undertaken daily