Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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IMMUNISATION AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH
A total of 3,720 children were immunised against whooping
cough, comprising 3,656 under school age and 64 school children.
In addition 878 children were given reinforcing injections.
IMMUNISATION AGAINST TETANUS
A total of 3,865 children were immunised against Tetanus,
comprising 3, 682 under school age and 183 school children.
In addition 3,470 children were given reinforcing injections.
VACCINATION AGAINST SMALL-POX
A total of 2,573 persons were vaccinated against Snall-pox.
Under 1 year of age | 1 | 2-4 | 5 - 14 | 15 or over | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Successful Vaccinations | 71 | 1,367 | 629 | 51 | 99 | 2,217 |
Successful Re-vaccinations | - | - | 20 | 55 | 254 | 329 |
Insusceptible to Vaccination | 2 | 5 | 18 | 2 | - | 27 |
2.573 |
DIPHTHERIA
IMMUNISATION IN RELATION TO CHILD POPULATION
Number of children at 3ist December, 1964 who completed a course of Immunisation during the year.
Age at 31.12.64 i.e. Born in Year | Under 1 1964 | 1960-1963 | 1955-1959 | 19S0-1954 | Total |
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Completed course of inj ections | 529 | 3. 136 | 92 | 43 | 3,800 |
Reinforcing Injections | - | 515 | 3,850 | 326 | 4,691 |
529 | 3.651 | 3. 942 | 369 | 8,491 | |
Estimated mid year child population | 4. 620 | 16.580 | 34.400 | 55,600 |