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Croydon 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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IMMUNISATION AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH
A total of 4,710 children were immunised against whooping cough,
comprising 4,553 under school age and 157 school children.
In addition 1,340 children were given reinforcing injections.
IMMUNISATION AGAINST TETANUS
A total of 5,335 children were immunised against Tetanus, comprising
4,594 under school age and 741 school children
In addition 6,338 children were given reinforcing injections.
VACCINATION AGAINST SMALLPOX
A total of 5,598 persons were vaccinated against Smallpox.
VACCINATION AGAINST SMALLPOX
A total of 5,598 persons were vaccinated against smallpox.
| Under 1 year of age | 1 | 2-4 | 5-14 | 15 or over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Successful Vaccinations | 238 | 2,486 | 1,097 | 401 | 43 | 4,265 |
| Successful Re-vaccinations | - | 1 | 30 | 659 | 643 | 1,333 |
| Insusceptible to Vaccination | – | – | – | – | - | – |
| 5,598 | ||||||
DIPHTHERIA
IMMUNISATION IN RELATION TO CpiLD POPULATION
Number of children at 31st December, 1966 who completed a course
of immunisation during the year.
Number of children at 31st December,1966 who completed a course of immunisation during the year.
| Age at 31,12.66, i,e. Born in year | Under 1 1966 | 1963–1965 | 1962–1959 | 1958–1950 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed course of injections | 897 | 3,698 | 296 | 183 | 5,074 | ||
| Reinforcing injections | – | 724 | 3,684 | 2,768 | 7,176 | ||
| TOTAL | 897 | 4,422 | 3,980 | 2,951 | 12,250 | ||
| Under 1 | 1–4 | Total under 5 | 5–14 | Total under 15 | |||
| Estimated mid year Child population | 5,690 | 22,810 | 28,500 | 45,500 | 74,000 | ||