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106 cases were treated, and there were still outstanding
at the end of the year 171; these were instances where the
parents had either not given the necessary consent or who had
not had time for treatment. These, however, were visited
regularly.
T uberculosis.
The majority of these cases were sent to the Tuberculosis
Officer, unless it was found that they were already being
treated. Some of the slight glandular cases were kept under
observation at the Clinic.
My thanks are due to the Tuberculosis Officer for his
co-operation.
Eye Disease—External and Defective Vision.
Serious cases of external eye disease were either referred
to the special hospitals or to their own doctors. Dr. Cowie
took into the Nelson Hospital four cases requiring operative
treatment. Such diseases as mild Conjunctivitis were treated
at the Clinic.
During the year under review Dr. Cowie paid two visits
a week, and it will be noted that 425 children were submitted
for Refraction, of whom 405 had glasses provided.
Ear Diseases.
Out of the 101 children referred, 96 received treatment.
Dental Diseases.
An appointment of a whole-time dentist was made in June
last, and the service commenced on September 1st and went on
till the end of the year. During this period special inspections
were made of the age groups 6 to 8 years.
Infectious Diseases.
All contacts with cases of Infectious Diseases were excluded
from school for varying periods from the date of their
last contact. Notices of these exclusions were sent to the head
teachers of the schools concerned. All suspicious cases were
examined, and, if necessary, excluded and isolated. Head
teachers have sent to the Clinic doubtful cases for examination.
Following-up.
All defects discovered in Routine Medical Inspection or
School Class Inspection were either referred for further observation
to the Clinic or to their own doctors or a hospital. The
School Nurse in charge of the particular district made out
record cards on which notes were made as to what was being
done.
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