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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
Kingston upon Thames 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Scarlet Fever.
Eleven cases were notified during 1960, nine of which were of
school age, No serious cases or deaths were reported.
As a streptococcal infection scarlet fever is always viewed
as potentially dangerous. Modern drugs however, prove to be a good
weapon, and the illness usually takes a mild form.
Diphtheria Immunity Index.
Annual Return for Year ended 31st December, 1960.
The Immunity Index is the number of children immunised (primary or booster) during the last five years (total of item A) expressed as a percentage of the total estimated mid-year child population (total of item C.).
| Age on 31.12.60. (i.e. born in year) | Under 1 1960 | 1-4 1956 - 1959 | 5-9 1951 - 1955 | 10-14 1946 - 1950 | Under 15 Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Number of children whose last course (primary or booster)was completed in the period 1956-1960 | 182 | 1,550 | 1,480 | 1,298 | 4,510 |
| B. Number of children whose last course (primary or booster) was completed in the period 1955 or earlier | – | – | 484 | 1,303 | 1,787 |
| C. Estimated mid-year child population | 510 | 1,750 | 4,300 | 6,560 | |
| Immunity Index 100 A C | 35.8 | 88.6 | 64.4 | 68.7 |