London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Kingston upon Thames 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Diphtheria, Whooping Cough and/or Tetanus and/or Poliomyelitis, Measles (under
| Complete Primary Course | Boosters | |
|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | ||
| Whooping Cough only | - | — |
| Tetanus only | ||
| Combined Diphtheria and Whooping Cough | - | — |
| Combined Diphtheria and Tetanus | ||
| Combined Diphtheria, Whooping Cough and Tetanus | ||
| Poliomyelitis only | ||
| Quadruple | – | - |
| Measles | - | |
| Rubella | - |
Total children receiving immunisation against the five illnesses whether given separately or combined:
| Primary Course | Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | ||
| Whooping Cough | ||
| Tetanus | ||
| Poliomyelitis | ||
| Measles | — |
Yellow fever vaccination is controlled by the World Health
Organisation and only certain centres are recognised for this and the
issue of international certificates of vaccination. Grange Road Clinic,
Kingston, is the centre for this area. A fee of £1.05 is charged for
the vaccination. During 1971, 1592 persons were vaccinated against
yellow fever.