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Merton 1965

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]

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CONTENTS
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Special Services (Education) Sub-Committee as at 31st
December, 1965 73
School Clinics provided by the Local Education Authority 74-75
Introductory Letter by Principal School Medical Officer 76-77
The Service:
Medical Inspections 78
Audiometry and Audiology 78
Speech Therapy 78-79
The Work of the School Nurses 79-80
Handicapped Pupils 80
Infectious Diseases and Prophylactic Measures 81
Ancillary Services:
Nursery Classes 82
Provision of Milk and Meals 83
Epidemiological Survey at Wimbledon Secondary Boys'
School 83
The School Dental Service:
Report by Chief Dental Officer 84
Statistics on School Dental Service 85
Appendix ' A':
Routine Medical Inspections 86
Other Medical Inspections 86
Return of Defects Found at Medical Inspections 87
Children Found to Require Treatment 88
Classification of General Condition of Pupils 88
Uncleanliness and Verminous Conditions 88
Diseases of the Skin 89
Eye Diseases, Defective Vision and Squint 89
Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat 89
Orthopaedic and Postural Defects 89
Other Treatment Given 90
Appendix ' B':
Attendances at Clinics 90
Other Medical Examinations by School Medical Officer 90
Recuperative Holidays 90
Child Guidance Service 90
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