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Whooping Cough—18 cases.
1 nursery, April, 8 cases.
1 nursery, May, 6 oases.
1 nursery, April, 4 cases.
Rubella.
Occurred in three nurseries; total number unknown as
diagnosis was uncertain, and in one nursery it
occurred with measles. About 6 cases in each
nursery.
Mumps—6 cases.
All in one nursery, July and August.
Scarlet Fever—1 case.
(This was the primary case at the Residential Nursery.)
Jaundice.—Nil.
Medical Supervision.
As in previous years, the children were examined at regular
intervals, and the nurseries were visited regularly by a Medical
Officer. Routine dental inspections were carried out and treatment
arranged where necessary.
There were 54 completed immunisations and 69 Schick tests
carried out in the nurseries.
Artificial sunlight treatment was provided for all the children
in the four nurseries which are situated near Municipal
Health Centres, and in cases of special need from the other nurseries.
Health of Staff at Nurseries.
The standard of health of the staff has been maintained at a
high level. The students especially have improved in health.
In accordance with Circular 111/44, Ministry of Health, received
in August, arrangements were made for the junior staff to
receive a special examination to exclude tuberculosis where
necessary.