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Ruislip-Northwood 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]

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VACCINATION
The Vaccination Acts have been repealed, Vaccination against smallpox is
performed on request, without charge, by doctors who have signified their willingness
to carry out this work under the National Health Service Act, 1946. In addition, in
certain cases, vaccination can be carried out at the County Council's clinics. The
vaccination of all healthy infants between 4-6 months of age is recommended.

During the year the following vaccinations were undertaken:-

AGEVACCINATIONRE-VACCINATION
Under 1679-
190-
2 - 4351
5 - 144447
15 and over63198
TOTALS911246