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Nature of Defects for which convalescent treatment advised.
Malnutrition and Rickets 9
Debility 7
Post Pneumonia 6
Anaemia and Catarrh 1
Post Diphtheria 1
Post Measles and Bronchitis 1
Post Tonsils and Adenoid Op. 1
Asthma 2
Post Whooping Cough 1
Post Mastoid 3
GOVERNMENT EVACUATION SCHEME.
The evacation of expectant mothers within four weeks of term
for their confinement continued again throughout the year. Particulars
of the scheme are set out in the report on the work of the
midwifery service.
Children under five were evacuated to our Residential Nursery
at Bengeo House, Hertford, and by arrangement with the
W.V.S., as in 1943.
In accordance with the Ministry of Health circular 78/44 of
the 1st July, authorising the organised evacuation of unaccompanied
school children, the medical examination of these children
was instituted on July 3th. On July 10th began the evacuation
of mothers with children under five and of expectant mothers
(G.E.S. 94 M. of H.).
All persons evacuated under the recommended organised evacuation
scheme were medically examined, and received a cleanliness inspection
on the day before travelling, the result being recorded on
the medical record cards provided by the Ministry. Those who were
found to require it were treated immediately by cleansing, and the
appropriate treatment for nits, vermin and scabies.
The medical examinations were carried out at the Health
Centres, where the health visitors, who knew the majority of the
evacuees, assisted the medical staff and carried out local treatment
and baths where necessary. The School Medical and Maternity
and Child Welfare record cards of the children were available at
the examinations, so that the medical history could be recorded on
duplicate cards for the information of the medical officers; of the
reception centres.