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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 1949
[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 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 28 | 223 | 413 |
| 1—2 years | 740 | 800 | 366 |
| 2—3 years | 75 | 52 | 109 |
| 3—4 years | 24 | 33 | 42 |
| 4—5 years | 14 | 17 | 23 |
| 5—6 years | 20 | 18 | 8 |
| 6—7 years | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 7—8 years | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 8—9 years | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| 9—10 years | 13 | 1 | - |
| 10—11 years | 21 | 2 | 2 . |
| 11—12 years | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 12—13 years | 15 | 2 | - • |
| 13—14 years | 6 | 1 | - |
| 14—15 years | 6 | — | — |
| 15 years and over | 6 | — | 2 |
| 996 | 1,163 | 982 |
The figures for 1949 include 373 children who were immunised
by private doctors.
Vaccination
The following table shows the number of persons vaccinated or re-vaccinated during 1949:
| Under 1 | 1—4 years | 5—14 years | 15 years and over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccinated | 180 | 99 | 18 | 25 | 322 |
| Re-vaccinated | - | 6 | 20 | 149 | 175 |