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las Deport of the School Nurse To: Mr. Clayton E. Campbell, Supt. of Schools, The School Committee and Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: Herewith is the annual report of the school nurse. Mrs. Alice Dalzeil, County Dental Hygienist did a dental survey on all pupils, instructing and counseling as necessary. As usual reports were sent home with each child. The Mash- pee Board of Health provided for needed dental care to those requesting it. Dr. Robert Riley of Osterville is the school dentist. Immunization clinics under the direction of Dr. Hutchins Inge were held. Booster shots for diphtheria-tetanus and for polio were available to first grade pupils. Tine tests also were administered. The annual series of clinics for pre-school children in charge of Mrs. Nerbonne, Public Health Nurse, were well attended. September and with the start of another school year came physical exams by Dr. Inge in grades one and five. Also checked were students new to our school. Vision and hearing.tests were completed and when neces- sary notices sent home. Almost from the very start of school in September ,colds and ear infections were prevalent, becoming more evident by December. It was felt that the very mild and extended Fall weather was a contributing factor. I am much concerned about the number of children com- ing to.the Health Room complaining of "feeling bad" or "very tired" or "may I lie down for a while" only to find they have watched a late T.V. show or even a late movie. Not only are these children physically exhausted, but emotionally as well, resulting in poor work and behavior. We have two new additions to the Health Room a phone 477-0550 and a refrigerator, which was presented the school by the Woman's Club of New Seabury. Both are a great convenience and much appreciated. I wish to thank everyone for the help and co-operation given me. Respectfully submitted, ANNA E. CAMPBELL, R.N., School Nurse