Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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IMMUNISATION AND VACCINATION
I have set out below the Diphtheria Immunisation, Whooping Cough Immunisation and Smallpox Vaccination figures for 1964 based on record cards.
| Year of Birth | Diphtheria Immunisation (Singly or in combination) | Whooping Cough Immunisation (Singly or in combination) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Reinforcing | Primary | |
| 1964 | 444 | - | 443 |
| 1963 | 432 | 50 | 429 |
| 1962 | 28 | 253 | 26 |
| 1961 | 5 | 78 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 | 83 | 3 |
| 1955-1959 | 9 | 469 | 6 |
| 1950-1954 | 3 | 65 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 926 | 1018 | 913 |
| Primary Vaccination 1 year | Re-Vaccination School Age but under 8 years. | ||
| 601 | - | ||
POLIOMYELITIS VACCINATION
The following Table shows the number of injections given in the various priority groups during the year ended 31st December, 1964.
| Year | 3rd & 4th Dose (Salk and Oral) | 3 Orals (Completed Course) |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 1 | 165 |
| 1963 | 4 | 639 |
| 1962 | 4 | 81 |
| 1961 | 3 | 35 |
| 1949-1960 | 663 | 55 |
| 1933-1948 | 2 | 36 |
| Others | 3 | 37 |
| Total | 680 | 1048 |
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