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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
Bexley 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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following table shows the diphtheria immunisation the whooping cough immunisation figures for 1961 based on the returns submitted to the Ministry of Health.
| Year of Birth | Diphtheria Immunisation (Singly or in combination) | Whooping Cough Immunisation (Singly or in combination) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Reinforcing | Primary | |
| 613 | — | 613 | |
| 662 | 10 | 658 | |
| 91 | 188 | 69 | |
| 40 | 196 | 28 | |
| 26 | 108 | 18 | |
| 103 | 889 | 59 | |
| 1947-1951 | 22 | 107 | 4 |
| Total | 1557 | 1498 | 1449 |
The following table shows the number of injections given in the various priority groups during the year ended 31st December,1961
| Priority Group | 2nd Injections | 3rd Injections | 4th Injections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1230 | 1333 | ||
| 1946-1956 | 262 | 772 | |
| 65 | 77 | ||
| 1933-1942 | 461 | 456 | |
| 1921-1932 | 1682 | 2056 | |
| 72 | 72 | ||
| School children under 12 years | — | — | 6254 |
| Total | 3772 | 4766 | 6254 |