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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

Barking 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Poliomyelitis Vaccination
In 1962 we were permitted to use oral vaccine. This is given to the children
on lumps of sugar or In syrup, and is a welcome change from the usual injection.

Table: The total vaccinations carried out by family doctors and at clinics year were as follows:-Age Groups

The total vaccinations carried out by family doctors and at clinics year were as follows:-

Age Groups

Children born in 196284
Children born in 1961519
Children and young persons born in years 1943-1960221
Young persons born in years 1933-1942110
others1951,129
Boosters (all ages)3,314

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Diphtheria, Whooping Cough and Tetanus Immunisation
During 1962 the immunisation scheme was extended to include protection
against Tetanus.

Table: The number of children receiving primary courses of immunisation during the year was as follows:-DIPHTHERIA

The number of children receiving primary courses of immunisation during the year was as follows:-

DIPHTHERIA

Family DoctorsClinicsTotal
Separate18242260
Combined with whooping cough and tetanus22262284
Total Diphtheria240304544
WHOOPING COUGH
Family DoctorsClinicsTotal
Separate38216254
Combined with diphtheria and tetanus2206226
Total Whooping Cough258222480