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Walthamstow 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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were notified from various other schools, but in no case
did the disease reach any alarming proportions.
(iii) Scarlet Fever,-Seven cases of Scarlet Fever
were notified in children attending Selwyn Avenue Infants
School during the period 28th September 1959 and 9th
October 1959. Although several others suffered from sore
throat no further cases occurred.
11. IMMUNISATION
(a) Against Diphtheria,- 134 primary immunisations
were completed in children of school age and 589 •booster"
doses were given in school immunising sessions
(b) Against Whooping Cough.- Seven children over five
years were immunised against whooping cough during 1959
The main effort of whooping cough immunisation was directed
towards children of pre school years.
(c) Vaccination against Smallpox - The vaccinal condition of each child examined at routine medical inspection was noted, and a summary shows the following:
| Number inspected | Number found to be vaccinated | Percentage vaccinated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants | Boys | 727 | 316 | 43.4 |
| Girls | 687 | 300 | 43.7 | |
| 10-12 year Age Group | Boys | 1, 299 | 465 | 35.8 |
| Girls | 1, 261 | 485 | 38.4 | |
| 14 year Age Group | Boys | 979 | 370 | 37.7 |
| Girls | 987 | 413 | 41.8 | |
| Others | Boys | 274 | 119 | 43.4 |
| Girls | 256 | 131 | 51. 1 | |
| 6,470 | 2, 599 | 40. 1 |
The percentage in 1958 was 44.0
The total vaccinations done during the whole year
for children in the 5-14 years age group was thirty five
primary vaccinations and thirty-eight secondary
vaccinations.
(d) Vaccination against Poliomyelitis - During 1959
3774children between five and fourteen years of age were
vaccinated and 7994 received 3rd (booster) doses.