Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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Ninety-one visits were made to school departments for the
purpose of Routine Medical Inspection. In addition, numerous
other visits were made regarding Special Cases, Infectious Diseases,
etc. Each Health Visitor has, during the year, paid many visits
to each department in investigating infectious disease, special
children, as well as for the purpose of a fortnightly lesson to the
elder girls on Infant Care and Management.
Two half-days in each week are devoted to an Inspection
Clinic, where cases are referred by the School Attendance Committees,
School Attendance Officers and Teachers, and also
children found on medical inspection in need of further examination.
A clinic is held at the Health Department, and also at the Isleworth
Public Hall. The accommodation at the Public Hall is
not very suitable, no waiting room being provided.
Non-notifiable infectious diseases are reported by the School
Attendance Officers to the School Medical Officer.
SCHOOL MEDICAL INSPECTION.
The following statements show the children who have been
inspected during the year:—