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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
Walthamstow 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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During the five years to 1951 the percentages of children protected in the various age groups were as follows: —
| year | Population | Percentage immunised | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5-15 years | 0-15 years | ||
| 1947 | 123,100 | 52.4 | 86.0 | 72.2 |
| 1948 | 122,700 | 61.5 | 91.5 | 79.2 |
| 1949 | 123,400 | 62.5 | 96.2 | 82.1 |
| 1950 | 122,700 | 60.5 | 96.5 | 81.9 |
| 1951 | 120,900 | 58.1 | 99.3 | 83.0 |
| Number examined. | Number found to be vaccinated. | Percentage vaccinated. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants | Boys | 1,072 | 411 | 38.3 |
| Girls | 1,101 | 423 | 38.43 | |
| 2nd Age Group | Boys | 520 | 173 | 33.27 |
| Girls | 792 | 291 | 36.5 | |
| 3rd Age Group | Boys | 751 | 188 | 25.0 |
| Girls | 739 | 222 | 30.0 | |
| Others | Boys | 76 | 18 | 23.7 |
| Girls | 57 | 12 | 21,1 | |
| 5,016 | 1,702 | 34.0 |
Immunisation against Whooping Cough.—This is available to
pre-school children only since the severity and danger of whoopingcough
is less at school age.
9. OPEN AIR BOARDING SCHOOL EDUCATION.
During the past year, 7 boys were medically examined prior
to returning, at each term, to Elmbridge Boys' School, Cranleigh,
Surrey, and a further 28 boys and girls received examinations
before proceeding to Kennylands Park School, Reading, Berks.,
for the Spring, Summer and Autumn terms.
Immunisation Clinic.—The arrangements were as detailed in
the 1939 Report.
The following table shows the work done at the Clinic:—
Total immunisations completed during 1952 1,461
(a) Pre-school age 1,177
(b) School age 284
(c) Over school age —
Immunisation at Schools (included above): —
Number immunised 216
Number awaiting second dose 7
Number already immunised given an extra dose 1,452