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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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IMMUNISATION AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH
A total of 1,545 children were immunised against whooping
cough, comprising 1,442 under school age and 103 school children
494 children were given reinforcing injections.
IMMUNISATION AGAINST TETANUS
A total of 1,647 children were immunised against Tetanus,
comprising 1,546 under school age and 101 school children.
VACCINATION AGAINST SMALL-POX
A total of 2,639 persons were vaccinated against Small-pox.
| Under 1 year of age | 1 | 2-4 | 5 - 14 | 15 or over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Successful vaccinations | 1,985 | 237 | 100 | 82 | 62 | 2,466 |
| "Re-vaccinations | - | - | - | 22 | 32 | 54 |
| Insusceptible to Vaccination | 85 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 119 |
| 2,639 | ||||||
DIPHTHERIA
IMMUNISATION IN RELATION TO CHILD POPULATION
Number of children at 31st December, 1958, who had completed a course of Immunisation
| Age at 31. 12. 58 i.e. Born in year | under 1 1958 | 1 - 4 1954-1957 | 5-9 1949-1953 | 10 - 14 1944-1948 | under 15 Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last complete course of in-jections | 1,650 | 8,188 | 5,466 | 1,768 | 17,072 |
| A. 1953 - 1957 | |||||
| B. 1952 or earlier | - | - | 5,372 | 11,994 | 17,366 |
| C. Estimated midyear child population | 3,690 | 13,410 | 38,000 | 55,100 | |
| Immunity Index 100 A/C | 44.71 | 61.05 | 19.03 | 30.98 | |
VACCINATION AGAINST POLIOMYELITIS
37,857 children were given this protection.