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Merton and Morden 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]

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Table: TABLE XIX. Diphtheria Immunisation.

TABLE XIX. Diphtheria Immunisation.

Number of children 0— 5 years immunised January — June, 1949403
Number of children 5—15 years immunised January — June, 1949192
Number of children 0— 5 years immunised July — December, 1949379
Number of children 5—15 years immunised July — December, 194915
Total number of children 0— 5 years immunised during the year782
Total number of children 5—15 years immunised during the year207
Number of children 0— 5 years immunised by Private Practitioners during the year296
Number of children 5—15 years immunised by Private Practitioners during the year14
Total number of children immunised by Private Practitioners during the year310
Total number of children immunised in the Clinics during the year438
Total number of children immunised in the Day Nurseries during the year13
Estimated percentage of 0— 5 years immunised at end of year55.91
Estimated percentage of 5—15 years immunised at end of year86.18

Table: Age Distribution of Immunised Children.

Age Distribution of Immunised Children.

Age at 31.12.49 i.e. born in yearUnder 1 19491 19482 19473 19464 19455 to 9 1940-4410 to 15 1935-39Total ImmunisedEstimated Population 0-5Estimated Population 5-15Total Population up to 15
Number Immunised536229308067123,8204,04510,9885,5869,12614,712