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
Chigwell 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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2. Smallpox:
273 primary vaccinations were performed and 104 persons were
revaccinated during the year.
3. Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus:
The following number of injections were given during the year:-
| Primary | Boosters | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple vaccine | 617 | 235 |
| Diphtheria/Tetanus | 19 | 435 |
| Tetanus | 48 | 59 |
| Diphtheria | 0 | 1 |
| Pertussis | 0 | 0 |
4. Poliomyelitis:
683 children completed a primary course of immunisation against
polionyelitis. 609 re-inforcing immunisations were given.
5. Measles:
506 primary vaccinations were performed.
6. Rubella:
184 primary vaccinations were performed.
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