[Report 1960] / Medical Officer of Health, Northampton County Borough.

SCABIES Only one case occurred during 1960, and this was referred to the patient’s own doctor. RINGWORM OF THE SCALP No cases of ringworm of the scalp were reported. NORTHGATE SPECIAL SCHOOL (This School is for educationally sub-normal children). 34 children were examined at routine medical inspections and in addition the School Medical Officers paid 27 visits and made 30 special inspections or re-inspections. There were 42 special inspections or re-inspections at the School Clinic. 5 children were examined by the Ophthalmic Surgeon. 6 visits were paid by school nurses for cleanliness inspections, when 217 examinations were made. (These figures are included in the Ministry of Education Tables). OPEN AIR RECOVERY SCHOOL 19 visits were paid to this School by the School Medical Officers and 41 routine and 334 other examinations were carried out. Special inspections and re-inspections at the School Clinic numbered 34. 3 children were examined by the Ophthalmic Surgeon. 12 visits were made by the school nurses when 371 examinations were conducted. (These figures are included in the Ministry of Education Tables). NURSERY SCHOOLS There are five nursery schools. The number on the rolls was 236 (see page 86 for details). In addition, there is a Nursery Class attached to Elective Infants’ School. 242 routine examinations, 7 special and 215 re-examinations were done at nursery schools. 41 special inspections or re-inspections were made at the School Clinic. 3 children were examined by the Ophthalmic Surgeon. In addition, the school nurses paid 59 visits and made 2,355 examina¬ tions. They also made 8 home visits in connection with nursery children.