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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
Richmond upon Thames 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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The following table show; the percentages of children immunised as recorded in the Annual Reports since 1946: —
| 19-16 | 1947 | 194S | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 69.9 | 59 | 69. S | 69.8 | 69 | 67.6 | 69.9 | 65.1 |
| 5 to 15 years | 86.2 | 88 | 95.3 | 94 | 91.4 | 95 2 | 91.5 | 95.8 |
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 Precipitated
Toxoid and for children over 10 Toxoid Anti-Toxin Floccules. T.A.F.
is used for all reinforcing doses and is given subcutaneously.
WHOOPING COUGH IMMUNISATION.
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 | |||
| Back Lane, Ham ... | 205 | 74 | |
| Sheen Road, Richmond (since 6.5.53) | 315 | 66 | |
Private Doctors.
In addition 122 children were immunised with the combined
prophylactic by private doctors and 30 against whooping cough alone.