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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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The following table shows the percentages of children immunized in various age groups for the past three years.
| Age Group. | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 77.2 | 72.0 | 80.4 |
| 1—4 | 82.9 | 73.2 | 73.1 |
| 5—15 | 96.1 | 96.3 | 96.6 |
The state of immunity of all children is indicated by the
"Immunity Index" which is the number of children immunised
(primary or booster) during the last five years expressed as a percentage
of the total estimated mid-year child population.
The following table shows the trend during the last three years.
| 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunity Index for children 0—15 | 76.6 | 77.1 | 77.1 |
vaccination against smallpox.
1. Analysis of vaccinations at Welfare Centres and Private Doctors'
Surgeries.
Children.
Primary Vaccination 365
Re-vaccination 32
Total 397
2. Figures showing the percentage of children under 1 year
vaccinated during 1958.
No. Vaccinated Estimated mid-year Population % Vaccinated
under 1 year.
320 572 55.9
IMMUNIZATION AGAINST TETANUS.
During the year 31 children were given courses of inoculations
against Tetanus at the parents' request.