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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
Croydon 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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IMMUNISATION AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH
A total of 2,200 children were immunised against whooping
cough, comprising 2,160 under school age and 40 school children.
179 children were given reinforcing injections.
A total of 2,526 persons were vaccinated against Small-pox.
| Under 1 year of age | 1 | 2—4 | 5—14 | 15 or over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Successful Vaccinations | 1420 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 163 | 1832 |
| „ Re-vaccinations | — | — | 17 | 47 | 476 | 540 |
| Insusceptible to Vaccination | 103 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 154 |
| 2526 | ||||||