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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
Lewisham 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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(iii) Vaccination against smallpox
| Age at December 31, 1949 | Under 1 | 1-4 | 5-14 | 15 and over | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary:— | |||||
| At clinics | 443 | 393 | 23 | 48 | 907 |
| By private doctors | 137 | 159 | 4 | 32 | 332 |
| Re-vaccination:— | |||||
| At clinics | — | 3 | 14 | 75 | 92 |
| By private doctors | 1 | 3 | 17 | 68 | 89 |
Town Hall, S.E.6.
3 June 1950
E. H. R. SMITHARD
Medical Officer of Health.