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 12. — IMMUNISATION and VACCINATION.
Diphtheria Immunisation.
Number of children immunised during 1962:— | ||
Under 5 years | 500 | |
Between 5 and 15 years | 17 | |
Number of children re-immunised during 1962:— | ||
Under 5 years | 175 | |
Between 5 and 15 years | 423 | |
Total number of children immunised during last 5 years at 31st December, 1962 :— | ||
Under 5 years | 1780 | |
Between 5 and 15 years | 3975 | |
Whooping Cough Immunisation. | ||
Number of children immunised by primary course | 417 | |
Tetanus Immunisation. | ||
Number of children who have completed a primary course of three injections | 719 | |
Number of children who have received a reinforcing dose | 88 | |
Vaccination against Smallpox. | ||
Number of Vaccinations carried out during 1962 | Children | |
Primary Vaccination | 576 | |
Re-vaccination | 370 | |
Number of Vaccinations carried out at clinics | 299 | |
Number of Vaccinations done by private doctors | 647 | |
Figures showing percentage of children under 1 year vaccinated during 1962:— | ||
Number Vaccinated under 1 year | 244 | |
Estimated Mid-year population under 1 year | 546 | |
Percentage Vaccinated | 44.69% |