Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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Table 11.—IMMUNISATION and VACCINATION.
Diphtheria Immunisation.
The following Table shows the state of Diphtheria Immunisation of the Children of Barnes : —
Infants 0-4 inclusive | School Children 5-14 inclusive | |
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Estimated Child Population 1959 | 2,388 | 4,415 |
Number immunised during 1959 | 323 | 16 |
Number re-immunised during 1959 | 49 | 470 |
Total number immunised at 31st December, 1959 | 1,485 | 4,238 |
Percentage immunised at 31st December, 1959 | 62.2% | 96% |
Whooping Cough Immunisation.
Number of children immunised by primary course | 323 |
Vaccination against Smallpox. Number of Vaccinations carried out during 1959 : —
Children | |
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Primary Vaccination | 297 |
Re-vaccination | 6 |
Number of Vaccinations carried out at Clinics | 194 |
Number of Vaccinations done by private doctors | 103 |
Figures showing percentage of children under 1 year vaccinated during 1959:—
Number Vaccinated under 1 year | 246 |
Estimated Mid-year population under 1 year | 463 |
Percentage Vaccinated | 53.1% |