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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Whooping Cough
136 notifications of Whooping Cough were received in 1964, This compares with 185
received in 1963.
The age groups are as follows:- Under 1 year 1-5 5 years and upwards
No. of Notifications 25 60 51
Percentage of total notifications IS. 4 44.1 37.5
No. Deaths -
Chart of measles and whooping cough notifications since 1950
Whooping Cough Prophylaxis
Whooping cough immunisation is carried out in the Local Health Authority Clinics
and by general practitioners. The Divisional Medical Officer has kindly made available
the following information in regard to Islington children:-