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This, however, though useful, only helps a few, and there are
many cases who would benefit by Cod Liver Oil who do not
obtain it.
SCHOOL BATHS.
No school in this district is provided with baths.
CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS.
As already indicated, cards are sent to parents inviting their
attendance on the occasion of their children undergoing Medical
Inspection. They may also attend Dental Inspections.
During 1929, one or other parent or relative attended in 1855
instances, representing a percentage of 75.1 as against 70% for
1928.
CO-OPERATION OF TEACHERS.
Review of the work undertaken by Teachers in facilitating the
work of (1) Medical Inspection, (2) Following-up, and
(3) Medical Treatment of the children.
The School Medical Work in this District is greatly helped
by the interest and friendliness of the Teachers. Not only are all
facilities given for the necessary inspections at the Schools but
the Teachers shew active interest in the health of the children, and
encourage the parents and children to obtain treatment.
Often the Teachers' influence is the paramount one in a child's
life, and the parents come to them for advice, hence it is of great
importance to the School Medical Service to have the Teachers
as allies.
Much of the improvement in the cleanliness of the school
children is due to the Teachers' zealous work in this direction.
CO-OPERATION OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICERS.
There are three Attendance Officers in this district and
they have at any time the right to ascertain from the Health
Department the condition and fitness of any school child.
In the course of maintaining attendances they render valuable
assistance to the Medical Department by referring to the Schoo:
Clinic children who are absent from school on account of alleged
illness, and who are not under private treatment.