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(f) Treatment of Scabies.
A report on the treatment of scabies is given in Section F
of this Report. Arrangements have been in existence for the
treatment of scabies at Cleansing Centres for children under
five, together with other age groups, since January, 1942.
(g) Convalescent Treatment.
In the majority of cases where children under five years
of age require convalescent treatment, arrangements are made
by the Kingston County Hospital. In a small number of cases
arrangements may be made by the Medical Officer of Health.
(h) Prevention of the spread of Infectious Diseases.
Maternity and Child Welfare.
(i) Diphtheria Immunisation.
The policy with regard to active immunisation now is to
have as many children immunised before the first birthday as
possible; some time after the sixth month, probably about the
eighth month, is the period of choice. Attempts are being
made to get two injections in at four to six weeks' interval
before the age of one year.
(ii) Vaccination.
Ho detailed records are kept of the number of children
vaccinated in age group 0-4 years inclusive. The approximate
percentage vaccinated is probably less than 50 per cent.
(vii) HOME HELPS.
Arrangements have been made in the Borough for domestic
assistance to mothers whose confi nements take place at home,
the work being undertaken by home helps.
In the case of those who require financial assistance,
part or Whole of the cost is borne by the Corporation. The
amount to be paid by the mother is assessed by the Maternity
and Child Welfare Committee. During the year under review
33 applications were received for home or domestic helps.
The following table shows the number of cases who applied for
home or domestic helps during 1946, and preceding years:-
1940 1 941 1942 1 943 1944 1945 1946
3 7 - 13 13 26 maternity 30
cases
11 domestic 18
In other cases assistance is given by the visits of the
Queen's Purses of the Kingston and District Pursing Association