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Croydon 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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IMMUNISATION AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH
A total of 2,978 children were immunised against whooping
cough, comprising 2,822 under school age and 156 school children,
IMMUNISATION AGAINST TETANUS
A total of 3,017 children were immunised against Tetanus,
comprising 2,806 under school age and 211 school children.
1,014 children were given reinforcing injections.
VACCINATION AGAINST SMALL-POX
A total of 28, 138 persons were vaccinated against Small-poi.
| Under 1 year of age | 1 | 2-4 | 5 - 14 | 15 or over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Successful Vaccinations | 2.851 | 870 | 3.796 | 5,590 | 14,167 | |
| Successful Re-vaccinations | - | - | 263 | 2,633 | 10,977 | 13,873 |
| Insusceptible to Vaccination | 32 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 58 |
| 28.138 |
DIPHTHERIA
IMMUNISATION IN RELATION TO CHILD POPULATION
Number of children at 31st December, 1962, who have completed a course of Immunisation.
| Age at 31.12. 62 i.e. Born in Year | Under 1 1962 | 1958-1961 | 1953-1957 | 1948-1952 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed course of Injections | 476 | 2, 389 | 194 | 44 | 3,103 | |
| Reinforcing Injections | - | 236 | 996 | 54 | 1,286 | |
| Estimated mid year child population | 4. 250 | 15.050 | 35, 700 | 55,000 | ||