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Ophthalmia Neonatorum.—During the year 1923 arrangements
were made with the Metropolitan Asylums Board for the
reception at their St. Margaret's Hospital of cases of Ophthalmia
Neonatorum from the Ilford District, details of which were printed
in the report for 1923.
No cases were treated at St. Margaret's Hospital during the
year.
One case of Ophthalmia Neonatorum was admitted to the
Isolation Hospital at the request of the private doctor. Further
details with regard to Ophthalmia Neonatorum will be found on
page 51.
Treatment of Minor Ailments.—Children suffering from
simple dietetic ailments are treated at the Infant Welfare Centres.
73 belts and 4 trusses have been supplied to infants suffering from
hernia during the year 1928. A certain number of infants were
brought to the Public Health Offices to receive treatment for minor
ailments.
Queen Mary's Hospital, Stratford, has undertaken since the
1st January, 1921, to carry out operative treatment for enlarged
tonsils and adenoids at an inclusive charge for each Ilford child
under 5 years of age recommended for such treatment by the Medical
Officer of Health.
During the past year 65 children have been treated under the
agreement.
When possible the parents pay the necessary fee at the Public
Health Offices, but if the parents' income is below the scale approved
by the Ministry of Health, arrangements are made for treatment
free or at a reduced charge.
8 children were treated free during the past year, and 8 were
treated at a reduced fee.
Arrangements have been made for the operative treatment of
enlarged tonsils and adenoids at the Ilford Emergency Hospital.
Further details will be found on page 111.