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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
Finchley 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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Diphtheria Immunisation
The following table shows the number of children immunised against Diphtheria during the past three years.
| Children immunised | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 9 | 28 | 223 |
| 1—2 years | 646 | 740 | 800 |
| 2—3 years | 125 | 75 | 52 |
| 3—4 years | 79 | 24 | 33 |
| 4—5 years | 39 | 14 | 17 |
| 5—6 years | 42 | 20 | 18 |
| 6—7 years | 23 | 8 | 8 |
| 7—8 years | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| 8—9 years | 13 | 9 | 1 |
| 9—10 years | 13 | 13 | |
| 10—11 years | 19 | 21 | 2 |
| 11—12 years | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 12—13 years | 8 | 15 | 2 |
| 13—14 years | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 14—15 years | 3 | 6 | — |
| 15 years and over | — | 6 | — |
| 1,045 | 996 | 1,163 |
The figures for 1948 include 92 children who were immunised
by private doctors after the 5th July.
Vaccination
The following table shows the number of persons vaccinated or re-vaccinated between the 5th July and 31st December, 1948.
| Under 1 | 1—4 years | 5—14 years | 15 years and over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccinated | 93 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 116 |
| Re-vaccinated | — | 1 | 12 | 55 | 68 |
(b) School Health Service
The following Tables which are required by the Ministry of
Education record the work carried out in the School Health Service
during the year.
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