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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
Islington 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Whooping Cough
185 notifications of Whooping Cough were received in 1963. This compares with
51 received in 1962 which was the lowest on record.
The age groups are as follows:-
| Under 1 year | 1 - 5 | 5 years and upwards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Notifications in 1963 | 30 | 91 | 64 |
| Percentage of total notifications | 16.2 | 49.2 | 34.6 |
| No. of Deaths | - | - | - |
The following chart shows the measles and whooping cough position since 1950