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Richmond upon Thames 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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35
At the 31st December the percentages of children who had
been immunised were as follows:—
(a) Under 5 years 67.6%
(b) Between 5 and 15 years 95.2%
From these figures it will be seen that the Diphtheria Immunisation
Scheme has been actively conducted during the year. The
number of children immunised for the first time was 603 compared
with 801 in 1950.
In addition the policy of giving single-reinforcing doses at appropriate
intervals during a child's school life has been continued. .
The materials used are, for children under 10, Alum Precepitated
Toxoid and for children over 10 Toxoid Anti-Toxin Floccules.
T.A.F. is used for all reinforcing doses and is given subcutaneously.
vaccination against smallpox.
1. Welfare Centres.

Table: Number of Vaccination sessions held at Welfare Centres in the Borough during 1951 and number of vaccinations carried out at these sessions was as follows:—

Number of Vaccination sessions held at Welfare Centres in the Borough during 1951 and number of vaccinations carried out at these sessions was as follows:—

No. Vaccinated.
No. of Sessions.Children.Adults.
Windham Road, Richmond5128633
Back Lane, Ham.2161—
Totals34733
Grand Total380

Table: 2.Private Doctors.Number of Richmond residents who were vaccinated by private doctors was as follows:—

2.Private Doctors.

Number of Richmond residents who were vaccinated by private doctors was as follows:—

Children.Adults.
Totals182253
Grand Total435