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Dr. Mack I. Shanholtz, State j Health Commissioner today urged parents to see that their children havd a medical checkup before starting school. “Illness and poor performance in school can be prevented in many youngsters by a preschool checkup,” said Dr. Shanholtz, “and this applies from kindergarten through high school.
“The answer to ‘Why can’t Johnny read?’ may be that he can’t see the words so well, or perhaps he doesn’t hear the teacher as well as he should. Unsuspected small defects can make a big difference in his progress at school and later in life.
“Protective immunication against polio, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, and vaccination against small pox are the best defense against these crippling and killing diseases. Follow up booster shots should be obtained at proper intervals, and these can be taken care of at the regular checkups.
“There is need for greater national physical fitness, especially in our youths. A regular checkup can be an important step toward maintaining fitness arid health.
“In most cases the child will receive a clean bill of health, which is always good news. In others an unsuspected condition may be discovered and taken care of before it becomes serious, thereby avoid
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