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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lambeth 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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| Completed cases | Wei fare Centres and Nurseries | General Fractitioners | Totals | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5-14 years | Under 5 years | 5-14 years | ||
| Diphtheria Prophylaxis only | 179 | 83 | 59 | 11 | 332 |
| Combined antigen-Diphtheria and Whooping Cough | 424 | 14 | 128 | 7 | 573 |
| Triple antigen-Diphtheria, Whooping Cough and Tetanus | 1748 | 36 | 556 | 21 | 2371 |
| Diphtheria Boosting doses - all ages | 938 | 307 | 1245 | ||
| Whooping Cough only -al 1 ages (completed cases) | 39 | 39 | 78 | ||
Smallpox
No case of smallpox occurred in the Borough during the year.
There is still the need, however, for increased vaccination.
The number of people being vaccinated against smallpox is not as
high as it should be and a large proportion of the population is
therefore unprotected against the disease.