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19. SPECIAL ENQUIRIES.
(а) Diphtheria Immunisation.— The investigation into the
efficiency of immunisation by Alum Precipitated Toxoid was continued.
and is discussed in Section 8 of the Report.
(b) Rheumatic Carditis following Infectious Disease.— The
report on the investigation into rheumatic carditis following
infectious disease is included in the report of Dr. Sheldon, Physician
in charge of the Rheumatism Clinic.
(c) Sore Throat Follow-up Scheme.—A new scheme for the
follow-up of children after sore throat was begun at the end of the
year and is referred to in the report of Dr. Sheldon.
(d) Aural Clinic.—Dr. Francis Clarke carried out special work
on "Displacement in sinus suppuration" and "Tonsil Suction."
20. MISCELLANEOUS.
(i) Employment of Children and Young Persons.—Mr. R.
Dempsey, the Juvenile Employment Officer, gives the following
report on the work of the Bureau:—
"Choice of Employment.—The year was not so good for industry
and commerce as the previous year, when very few juveniles were
unemployed. About November, 1937, it was noticed that large
numbers of boys and girls were losing their employment, which was
unusual for that time of year. Moreover, employers both in
Walthamstow and the City were slow in offering vacancies. There
appeared to be a general feeling that the international situation
was likely to become worse and nobody wanted to be overloaded
with stock. These conditions continued throughout the year.
Nevertheless, the record of vacancies and placings as set out in
Appendix 3 shows a large increase over the previous year, the total
placings reaching the record figure of 2,631, compared with 1,716
during the previous year.
"The Committee note with pleasure that the number of placings
with the co-operation of other Employment Exchanges has increased
from 443 to 684.