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MISCE LLA1TE OUS
Among other types of examinations not previously reported may be mentioned the
following
(a) Medical examinations of children boarded out in foster-homes or in the Children's
Homes are carried out for the Children's Officer by medical officers of both the
School Health and Maternity and Child Welfare services. So far as practicable
each home has a medical officer attached to it, to take an interest in the medical
welfare of the children and to give the occasional services required. During the
year the medical officers of the School Health Service assisted by examining 62
children; in addition 11 children were specially examined to exclude the possibility
of infectious or contagious diseases.
(b) Medical examination of children prior to participating in school journeys - 176:
all were found fit.
(c) Examinations by medical officers and nurses in connection with the Children's
Country Holiday Fund, which were resumed in 1953 - 89.
(d) Medical examination of children in connection with the Committee's Holiday
Camps - 507: one child recommended restriction in sea bathing.
(e) Medical examination of boys prior to engaging in boxing bouts - 660: four
found unfit to box.
In addition, certain children brought before the Juvenile Court, are submitted by the
Children's Officer for physical examination. Finally, the medical officers carry out examinations
for fitness of teachers, college students, nursery students, and officers and servants
of the Education Committee.
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