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7 other visits (Scholarship exams, Swimming Gala, etc.).
1106 visits to homes in connection with following-up.
1211 ,, ,, ,, ,, Infectious diseases.
223 ,, re Clinic absentees.
683 dental visits.
133 other visits.
MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Defects discovered at medical inspection are reported to the
parents, who may elect to obtain treatment either privately or
through a hospital, or may avail themselves of the facilities
afforded by the school clinics. Visual and dental defects, X-ray
treatment of Ringworm and the treatment of Minor Ailments are
now undertaken by the Education Authority, whilst the operative
treatment of Tonsils and Adenoids is by arrangement carried out
at the local hospitals.
MINOR AILMENTS.
Skin.
Ringworm of the Scalp.—10 Cases were successfully treated
by the application of X-rays, and one by Thallium.
The treatment by Thallium was carried out at the West
London Hospital.
The X-ray treatment is carried out by Dr. D. Arthur, of
Ealing, at his own surgery, a fee of £1 : 1 : o per case being paid
to him. A charge of 2/6 per case is made, except in necessitous
cases, when free treatment may be obtained on application to the
Education Committe.
Treated at the School Clinic.
Ringworm of the Body 11 Cases
Impetigo 320 ,,
Scabies 10 ,,
Other skin diseases, chiefly septic sores 21 ,,
Ear Disease and Hearing.
At the School Clinic 62 cases of Ear Disease or Defective
Hearing were seen and treated.