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March: The condition of the children is satisfactory. This
is noteworthy, as this is usually the worst quarter of the year.
Only three children were found to have bronchitis—none severe.
June: The attendance at this inspection is particularly
good, only six children being absent. Most of the children have
a good colour and the nutritional condition is satisfactory.
September: The attendance at this inspection is satisfactory.
The children are in good condition, very few of the defects
being of a really serious nature. There were three cases of rickety
deformity among the new children of age two years. They were
sent to the orthopaedic surgeon. Only three children lost weight:
this is very satisfactory as it is usually found that quite a number
lose weight during the long summer vacation. This loss of weight
has been referred to in previous reports, and is probably due to
alterations in their diet and rest periods. There are no cases of
infectious disease among the absentees.
December: The results of this examination are most gratifying.
The percentage defective is the lowest recorded during
the year. The nutritional state of the children remains good.
During the last quarter the average gain in weight has been 2¼ lbs.
per child.

The fact that the Rosetta Road Clinic is situated next to
the nursery school enables all children who require treatment to
receive it promptly. During the course of the year 45 children
were given cod liver oil. These children were suffering from very
slight subnormal nutrition, debility, bronchitis, or slight rickets.
It is now three years since cod liver oil was first given to certain
special cases, and it is found that between forty and fifty children
need the preparation every year. The use of the oil is discontinued
during the summer months. There is no doubt as to the good the
oil does in these special cases."