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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
Dagenham 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION
Vaccination against Smallpox
During the year 1,856 persons were vaccinated or re-vaccinated by general practitioners and Local Health Authority medical officers.
| Age at date of vaccination or re-vaccination | Vaccinated | Re-vaccinated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.P's. | L.H.A. | G.P's. | L.H.A. | ||
| Under 1 year | 246 | 479 | - | - | |
| 1—4 years | 109 | 90 | 3 | 2 | |
| 5—14 years | 182 | 38 | 43 | - | |
| 15 years and over | 221 | 45 | 273 | 125 | |
| Total all ages | 758 | 652 | 319 | 127 | |
Whooping Cough
1,098 children received immunising doses against whooping cough, including booster doses.
| Primary | Boosters | Combined Whooping Cough and Diphtheria Vaccine | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.P's. | L.H.A. | G.P's. | L.H.A. | G.P's. | L.H.A. |
| 162 | 648 | 67 | 19 | 202 | - |
B.C.G.
B.C.G. vaccination has continued in the 13-plus age group; this year 1,795 children
were offered vaccination. 848 children were tested after the parents' consent had been
received.
Results of the Multiple Puncture tests:—
Negative 759 Positive 89
Of the children with negative reactions (and therefore susceptible) 698 received
B.C.G. vaccination. There were no cases of post-vaccination complications.
Tuberculosis Vaccines Clinical Trial
Of the 312 young people invited for their fifth annual X-ray, 141 attended, i.e., 45%
and of these 62% completed the skin tests. In addition, of the 209 who defaulted on
the previous occasion, 51 came along this time.
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