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Croydon 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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VACCINATION AGAINST POLIOMYELITIS

Table: The following table gives the number of persons vaccinated with 2 injections during the year.

The following table gives the number of persons vaccinated with 2 injections during the year.

Children born 1943-1960Young persons born 1933-1942Persons born 1920-1932Expectant MothersPersons over 40
4,1161,5846,72233554

Table: 19,90b persons received their third injection during 1960 making a total of 58,490.

19,90b persons received their third injection during 1960 making a total of 58,490.

Of the age group 0-17 years94.4% had received 2 injections.
Of the age group 18 - 27 years50.2% had received 2 injections.
Of the age group 28 - 40 years10.9% had received 2 injections.
Over 40 years of age.05% had received 2 injections.
Others3,497 had received 2 injections.

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INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE FOR VACCINATION
During the year 2,487 certificates were dealt with at the
office (2,309 Smallpox, 137 Cholera and 41 T. A. B.).