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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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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TETANUS IMMUNISATION
| Year of Birth | Primary Immunisation | Children who received a booster dose |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 40 | _ |
| 1968 | 709 | 419 |
| 1967 | 58 | 948 |
| 1966 | 31 | 160 |
| 1962-65 | 141 | 2,143 |
| Others under age 16 | 374 | 873 |
| Total all ages | 1,353 | 4,543 |
POLIOMYELITIS VACCINATION
| Year of Birth | Primary Immunisation | Children who received a booster dose |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 42 | _ |
| 1968 | 711 | 424 |
| 1967 | 80 | 871 |
| 1966 | 35 | 139 |
| 1962-65 | 119 | |
| Others under age 16 | 48 | 563 |
| Total all ages | 1,035 | 4,064 |
B.C.G. VACCINATION
B.C.G. vaccination is a safe and very effective method of protecting
the individual against tuberculosis. Extensive trials in England and Wales
have shown that it provides 80% protection against subsequent tuberculous
infection. The protection is long lasting and remains substantial for
10 or more years after vaccination.
During 1969 the use of an intradermal jet injector was evaluated in
a survey of 500 children injected by this relatively new technique. It
was found that over 99% showed a conversion in tuberculin sensitivity as
demonstrated by the appearance of a local reaction or by further Heaf
testing. It is intended to use thi6 as the sole method of B.C.G. vaccination
next year. If it is permitted to lift the veil of statistics we will be
reporting a 29/<> increase in the total number of children accepting B.C.G.
vaccination.
During this year 1,261 children were given B.C.G. vaccine, an increase
of 17 over 1968. 8l pupils had a grade 2 or more reaction to Heaf testing
and were referred to the Consultant Chest Physician for further investigation.
It is now our policy to vaccinate children showing Grade 1 response to
Heaf testing as it is more than probable that their response to the Heaf
test is due to mycobacteria other than tuberculosis.
In addition 256 contacts of tuberculosis were vaccinated by the Chest
Physician.
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