London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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IMMUNISATION AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH
A total of 2,332 children were immunised against whooping
cough, comprising 2,254 under school age and 78 school children.
309 children were given reinforcing injections.
VACCINATION AGAINST SMALL-POX
A total of 2,302 persons were vaccinated against Small-pox.
| Under 1 year of age | 1 | 2-4 | 5—14 | 15 or over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Successful Vaccinations | 1450 | 124 | 86 | 63 | 107 | 1830 |
| „ Re-vaccinations | — | 1 | 12 | 55 | 243 | 311 |
| Insusceptible to Vaccination | 120 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 161 |
| 2302 |