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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
Erith 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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B(3) Immunisation against Diphtheria and Whooping Cough,
1961
The following table shows the diphtheria immunisation and whooping cough immunisation figures for 1961 based on the returns submitted to the Ministry of Health by the Local Health Authority.
| Year of Birth | Diphtheria Immunisation (Singly or in combination) | Whooping Cough Immunisation (Singly or in combination) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Reinforcing | Primary | |
| 1961 | 252 | 0 | 152 |
| 1960 | 300 | 0 | 298 |
| 1959 | 58 | 20 | 39 |
| 1958 | 37 | 32 | 20 |
| 1957 | 31 | 44 | 22 |
| 1952-1956 | 67 | 336 | 35 |
| 1947-1951 | 33 | 72 | 8 |
| Total | 778 | 504 | 574 |
B(4) Smallpox Vaccination. 1961
The following table shows the smallpox vaccination figures for 1961 based on the return submitted to the Ministry of Health by the Local Health Authority.
| Age at Date of Vaccination | Number Vaccinated | Number Re-Vaccinated |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 322 | — |
| 1 | 30 | — |
| 2 to 4 | 13 | — |
| 5 to 14 | 13 | — |
| 15 or over | 10 | 3 |
| Total | 388 | 3 |