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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
Bexley 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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SECTION F. - PREVALENCE OF AND CONTROL OVER
INFECTIOUS DISEh.SE AND OTHER DISEASES
IMMUNIZATION
The following table shows the diphtheria immunisation and whooping cough immunisation figure for 1963 based on the returns submitted to the Ministry of Health.
| Year of Birth. | Diphtheria Immunisation (Singly or in combination) | Whooping Cough Immunisation (Sihgly or in combination) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Reinforcing | Primary | |
| 1964 | 725 | – | 724 |
| 1963 | 720 | 11 | 710 |
| 1962 | 32 | 683 | 32 |
| 1961 | 12 | 240 | 11 |
| 1960 | 3 | 100 | 3 |
| 1955-1959 | 7 | 888 | 4 |
| 1950-1954 | – | 7 | – |
| TOTAL | 1,499 | 1,929 | 1,484 |
POLIOMYELITIS VACCINATION.
The following table shows the number of injections given in the various groups during the year ended 31st December, 1964
| Year of birth | 3rd and 4th Dose (Salk and Oral). | 3 Orals (Complete course) |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 1 | 296 |
| 1963 | 15 | 1061 |
| 1962 | 18 | 112 |
| 1961 | 2 | 55 |
| 1949 - 1960 | 1376 | 98 |
| 1933 - 1948 | 356 | 27 |
| Others | 2 | 26 |
| TOTAL | 1,770 | 1,675 |
SMALLPOX VACCINATION The following table shows the smallpox vaccination figures for 1964 based on the return submitted to the Ministry of Health.
| Primary Vaccination 1 year | Re-vaccination School Age but under 8 years |
|---|---|
| 996 | – |