London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Barking 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION
| Year of birth | Primary Immunisation | Children who received a booster dose |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 38 | - |
| 1970 | 1,306 | 61 |
| 1969 | 479 | 88 |
| 1968 | 53 | 72 |
| 1964-67 | 147 | 1,910 |
| Others under age | ||
| 16 | 25 | 396 |
| Total all ages | 2,048 | 2,527 |
MEASLES
During the year a total of 1,657 children were vaccinated against
measles and further details are given in the following table. The effect
on the incidence of measles continues to be satisfactory.
MEASLES NOTIFICATIONS 1959-1971
| Dagenham Borough Council | Barking Borough Council | |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 2,038 | 896 |
| I960 | 23 | 36 |
| 1961 | 1,965 | 1,112 |
| 1962 | 214 | 135 |
| 1963 | 1,045 | 861 |
| 1964 | 701 | 131 |
| London Borough of Barking | ||
| 1965 | 2,158 | |
| 1966 | 1,039 | |
| 1967 | 1,630 | |
| 1968 | 175 | |
| 1969 | 207 | |
| 1970 | 304 | |
| 1971 | 234 | |
VACCINATION AGAINST MEASLES
| Year of birth | Primary Vaccination |
|---|---|
| 1971 | - |
| 1970 | 812 |
| 1969 | 503 |
| 1968 | 133 |
| 1964-1967 | 178 |
| Others under age 16 | 31 |
| Total all ages | 1,657 |