London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Whooping Cough
4,040 children received immunising doses against whooping cough, including
booster doses.
Primary 2,309
Boosters 1,731
Diphtheria Immunisation
| Year of Birth | Primary Immunisation | Children who received a booster dose |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 537 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1,360 | 332 |
| 1963 | 270 | 1,001 |
| 1962 | 62 | 161 |
| 1958-61 | 218 | 1,459 |
| Others under age 16 | 45 | 505 |
| Total all ages | 2,492 | 3,459 |
| Tetanus Immunisation | ||
| Year of Birth | Primary Immunisation | Children who received a booster dose |
| 1965 | 533 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1,364 | 332 |
| 1963 | 262 | 1,004 |
| 1962 | 65 | 161 |
| 1958-61 | 627 | 1,204 |
| Others under age 16 | 396 | 599 |
| Total all ages | 3,247 | 3,301 |
| Poliomyelitis Vaccination | ||
| Year of Birth | Primary Immunisation | Children who received a booster dose |
| 1965 | 369 | - |
| 1964 | 1,425 | 2 |
| 1963 | 175 | 9 |
| 1962 | 108 | 13 |
| 1958-61 | 275 | 1,890 |
| Others under age 16 | 188 | 370 |
| Total all ages | 2,540 | 2,284 |