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 Barnes]
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Table 11.—IMMUNISATION and VACCINATION.
Diphtheria Immunisation.
The following Table shows the state of Diphtheria Immunisation of the Children of Barnes:—
Infants 0-4 inclusive | School Children 5-14 inclusive | |
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Estimated Child Population 1960 | 2,411 | 4,330 |
Number immunised during 1960 | 393 | 23 |
Number re-immunised during 1960 | 80 | 615 |
Total number immunised at 31st December, 1960 | 1,589 | 4,232 |
Percentage immunised at 31st December, 1960 | 65.9% | 97.7% |
Whooping Cough Immunisation.
Number of children immunised by primary course 382
Vaccination against Smallpox.
Number of Vaccinations carried out during 1960:—
Children
Primary Vaccination 327
Re-vaccination 5
Number of Vaccinations carried out at Clinics 225
Number of Vaccinations done by private doctors 107
Figures showing percentage of children under 1 year vaccinated
during 1960:—
Number Vaccinated under 1 year 290
Estimated Mid-year population under 1 year 462
Percentage Vaccinated 62.8%