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Rebecca Cheetham Nursery School.
Dr. West reports:-

At the March examination the small number of children
present was due to the prevailing Measles epidemic. The condition
of those children in attendance was good.
In June the majority of the children showed weight increase
and their general condition remained satisfactory. A somewhat
high percentage of defects was noted, due in part to several new
admissions, and also to parents deciding to accept treatment for
defects which had previously been noted as observation cases.
There were 12 children suffering from Whooping Cough, three
Chicken Pox, and three in-contacts of same amongst absentees.
In September the attendance was particularly good, and the condition
of most of the children satisfactory. A few had lost weight
slightly, due probably to alteration in diet and rest periods during
the previous holiday. Amongst the new admissions there were
three cases of subnormal nutrition, and these were recommended
for a course of Malt and Oil. There were no cases of infectious
disease amongst the absentees; such children were either away
with their parents hopping or in convalescent homes.
In December the general condition of the children remained
satisfactory; all had gained weight with the exception of two,
and these had recently recovered from febrile colds. A somewhat
high proportion of catarrhal chest conditions was evident,
which may be attributed to the inclement weather conditions
during the latter part of the Autumn. There was one case of
infectious disease, viz. Scarlet Fever, amongst the absentee children.
During the year 35 children received Malt and Oil or Cod
Liver Oil, such being cases of subnormal nutrition, bronchial
catarrh, and slight rickety conditions.
The Headmistress, Miss Bowen, continues to give invaluable
assistance at the examinations, and also in arranging for the
regular attendance at the Clinic of children requiring treatment
for any minor ailment.
Miss Gubb reports on the Dental Examination and Treatment as
follows:—
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