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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Twickenham 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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Visits were also paid to children of school age for
suspected infectious disease,and to follow up those
recommended for medical treatment or observation. The Health
Visitors also attended as required at minor ailment, ophthalmic
and dental clinics.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Two members of the health visiting staff attended a
Summer School for Health Visitors and School Nurses.
INFANT WELFARE CLINICS
There are five Infant Welfare Clinics; ten sessions
for infant consultation held weekly.
The total attendances of children and mothers at the various sessions during the year numbered 25,555. In 1941 the number was 21,258. The figures for each' clinic are as follows:-
| 1942 | York House | Whitton | Teddington | Hampton | Hampton Wick | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First attendance under 1 year | 306 | 420 | 243 | 147 | 70 | 1,186 |
| 1-5 years | 97 | 91 | 71 | 28 | 52 | 339 |
| Mothers | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | 7 | |
| Total attendances Under lyyear | 3,583 | 5,795 | 3,116 | 2,032 | 1,092 | 15,418 |
| 1-5 years | 1,619 | 3,831 | 2,097 | 1,552 | 1,031 | 10,130 |
| Mothers | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 7 | |
| 5,003 | 9,627 | 5,213 | 3,589 | 2,123 | 25,555 |
DENTAL TREATMENT OF CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
During the year, 109 children under 5 years of ago
received complete dental treatment.
MILK AND OTHER FOODS, ETC.
During the year, 267 applications for assisted supplies
of dried milk and other foods were granted in necessitous cases
and supplied free of charge, The total cost of goods supplied
was £112. 11. 7d.
CHILD LIFE PROTECTION
The duties of Child Life Protection Visitors are carried
out by the Health Visitors. Regular visits of supervision wore
carried out by them during the year.
Details of registration during 1942 were:-
Number of persons receiving children for
reward at end of the year 55
Number of children on register at end
of year 96
Number of children who died during year 1
Proceedings taken during the year Nil
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