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Two of the 10 cases of Diphtheria had been immunised. One of
these cases was very mild, but the second had a sharp attack and,
but for having been inoculated, might have died. Both were school
children. One case was a carrier and an adult, the remaining 7 were
school children and had not been immunised. 7 of the 9 children
attacked, attended Berrymede School, one attended Priory, and one
the Central School, but both lived in South Acton. It is precisely
in this area that our percentage of immunised child population is
lowest and where we find it most difficult to obtain consent for
inoculation. 8 families only were affected, two brothers in one
family, and two sisters in another becoming infected at the same
time.
45% of the population under 5 years of age is now protected,
and 61.5% of the population aged 5 to 14. These figures are still
not good enough and no effort will be spared to improve them.
Diphtheria Immunisations, 1945.
Total number of under 5's inoculated 914
Total number of over 5's inoculated 155
Re-inoculations after 3 years 483
Schick tests after 3 years—negative 182
positive 54
Primary Schick tests negative 45
positive 64