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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
Chingford 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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| Prophylactic | Schick Test | Total No. of Tests | Negative | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two doses A.P.T. (0.2 and 0.5cc) | 8-12 weeks after 2nd injection | 78 | 76 (97.5%) | 2 (2.5%) |
| One dose A.P.T. | 1-2 years after injection | 33 | 29 | 4 |
| One dose A.P.T. | 2-3 years after injection | 4 (37) | 2 (83.8%) | 2 (16.2%) |
| Three doses T.A.M. or T.A.F. (weekly interval) | 1-2 years after injection | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 55 55 55 | 2-3 years after injection | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| 55 55 55 55 | 3-4 years after injection | 22 | 18 | 4 |
| 55 55 55 55 | 4 years after injection | 4 (41) | 4 (85.4%) | 0 (14.6%) |