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Croydon 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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IMMUNISATION AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH
A total of 2,977 children were immunised against whooping
cough, comprising 2,897 under school age and 80 school children.
766 children were given reinforcing injections.
IMMUNISATION AGAINST TETANUS
A total of 3,059 children were immunised against Tetanus,
comprising 2,910 under school age and 149 school chi ldren.
2,015 children were given reinforcing injections.
VACCINATION AGAINST SMALL-POX
A total of 1,454 persons were vaccinated against Small-pox.
| Under 1 year of age | 1 | 2-4 | 5-14 | 15 or over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Successful Vaccinations | 285 | 325 | 78 | 68 | 146 | 902 |
| Successful Re-vaccinations | - | - | 13 | 62 | 436 | 511 |
| Insusceptible to Vaccination | 8 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 41 |
| 1,454 |
DIPHTHERIA
IMMUNISATION IN RELATION TO CHILD POPULATION
Number of children at 3ist December, 1963 who completed a course of Immunisation during the year.
| Age at 31.12.B3 i.e. Born in Year | Under 1 1963 | 1959-1962 | 1954-1958 | 1949-1953 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed course of Injections | 469 | 2, 453 | 133 | 27 | 3,082 |
| Reinforcing Injections | - | 326 | 3, 141 | 606 | 4,073 |
| Total | 469 | 2,779 | 3. 274 | 633 | 7,155 |
| Estimated mid year child population | 4,460 | 15,840 | 34, 600 | 54,900 | |