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Richmond upon Thames 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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WHOOPING COUGH IMMUNISATION.
Immunisation against Whooping Cough was recommenced in
October, 1952. A combined prophylactic giving protection against
Diphtheria and Whooping Cough is used, or in cases where Diphtheria
Immunisation has already been completed, protection against
Whooping Cough is given separately.
| Diphtheria and Whooping Cough Combined | Whooping Cough only | |
|---|---|---|
| Windham Road, Richmond | 199 | 200 |
| Back Lane, Ham | 38 | 36 |
Private Doctors.
In addition 63 children were immunised with the combined
prophylactic by private doctors and 5 against whooping cough alone.
VACCINATION AGAINST SMALLPOX.
1. Welfare Centres.
Number of persons vaccinated at Welfare Centres in the Borough during 1952 was as follows:—
| No. Vaccinated | ||
|---|---|---|
| Children | Adults | |
| Windham Road, Richmond | 243 | 18 |
| Back Lane, Ham | 43 | — |
| Totals | 286 | 18 |
| Grand total | 304 | |
2. Private Doctors.
Number of Richmond residents who were vaccinated by private doctors was as follows:—
| Children | Adults |
|---|---|
| 208 | 185 |
| Grand Total | 393 |