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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 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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Reviewing Diphtheria Immunisation in Chingford, it is extremely
disappointing to find how few parents avail themselves of the
opportunity offered by the Council of free immunisation, or the
supply of free immunising material to private practitioners, and thus
having their children protected against this disease. It is strongly
urged, especially under war conditions, that parents will in future
have their children immunised against Diphtheria.
The total number of protected children in Chingford is 2,777,
which is equivalent to 33% of the child population. Until this
percentage reaches 5 060 of the child population, the incidence of
Diphtheria cannot be affected to any appreciable extent.
| Method | No. of Pre-school age treated | No. of School age treated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two doses A.P.T. at one month interval :— | 106 | 47 | 153 |
| T.A.F. two or three doses:— | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| T.A.M. two or three doses:— | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 123 | 71 | 194 | |
| Cases carried over from 1938 (i.e. treatment completed in 1939):— | 28 | ||
| Approximate number of cases immunised by | 222 | ||
| General Practitioners:— | 41 | ||
| Total | 263 |