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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
Chigwell 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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2, Smallpox;
170 primary vaccinations were performed and 225 persons
were re-vaccinated during the year.
5. Diphtheria:
446 completed a course of diphtheria immunisation during
the year. 209 re-inforcing injections were also administered.
4. Whooping Cough;
511 children completed a course of immunisation against
whooping cough.
5. Poliomyelitis:
1,132 children completed a course of immunisation against
poliomyelitis.
Young persons (20 - 30 years) 99
Adults (30 - 40 years) 237
Third injections (Salk or oral) 544
Fourth " ( " " '' ) 718
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