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10
INFANT WELFARE REPORT.
Dr. Brand reports that: —
"The Clinic shows a satisfactory record for the year. The
average number of attendances increased.
"The enlarged accommodation in the New Hut at Greenhill
has been much appreciated by the Mothers.
"Cases of diarrhoea noted in the Summer have been few
in comparison with those arising in Autumn and early Winter ;
the latter often run a less acute course, but leave a more marked
effect on the general 'condition of the infants, particularly in
the absence of sun as at this period of the year.
"We would once again express our thanks to the helpers,
voluntary and otherwise, who give such whole-hearted interest
to the work,"
I might add that it is understood that this is not a treatment
centre, but a Clinic where the inexperienced mother can
obtain information as to the child's progress in health, and
receive advice as to the clothing, feeding, and general care of
the infant, especially those mothers who have been attended
by a midwife.
In this Clinic it sometimes happens thai ailments have
been discovered that had previously been unnoticed by the
parents, in which cases the parents are referred to the usual
medical attendant.
DENTAL CLINIC.
Miss Goodman reports:—
"There is very little to report on the Dental Clinic this
year, it goes on just the same, except that there are fewer
Special Cases owing to another year being included in the
ages of the School Inspections. This year all children up to
13 years of age are being inspected at the schools.
"Each year shows a great improvement in the teeth, more
fillings, and fewer extractions, being necessary, but alas, the
parents do not readily consent to fillings, only about 50 per
cent. responding, whereas about 95 per cent. attend for
extractions.
"The nurses render valuable assistance to the Mothers
requiring dentures, and the V.A.D. Nurses lighten the work
greatly at the Clinic."
The tables at the end of the Report show in detail the
particulars of attendance and treatment at this Clinic.