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 Croydon]
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VACCINATION AGAINST POLIOMYELITIS
The following table gives the number of persons vaccinated with 2 injections during the year.
Children born 1943-1960 | Young persons born 1933-1942 | Persons born 1920-1932 | Expectant Mothers | Persons over 40 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4,116 | 1,584 | 6,722 | 335 | 54 |
19,90b persons received their third injection during 1960 making a total of 58,490.
Of the age group 0-17 years | 94.4% had received 2 injections. | |
Of the age group 18 - 27 years | 50.2% had received 2 injections. | |
Of the age group 28 - 40 years | 10.9% had received 2 injections. | |
Over 40 years of age | .05% had received 2 injections. | |
Others | 3,497 had received 2 injections. |
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE FOR VACCINATION
During the year 2,487 certificates were dealt with at the
office (2,309 Smallpox, 137 Cholera and 41 T. A. B.).