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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 1959
[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. | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 72.0 | 80.4 | 78.1 |
| 1—4 | 73.2 | 73.1 | 78.1 |
| 5—15 | 96.3 | 96.6 | 96.6 |
The state of immunity of all children is indicated by the
"Immunity Index" which is the number of children immunized
(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.
| 1957 | 1958 | 1959 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunity Index for children 0—15 | 77.1 | 77.1 | 78.9 |
VACCINATION AGAINST SMALLPOX (1959).
1. Analysis of vaccinations at Welfare Centres and Private
Doctors' Surgeries.
Children.
Primary Vaccination 386
Re-vaccination 10
Total 396
2. Figures showing the percentage of children under 1 year
vaccinated during 1959.
No. Vaccinated Estimated mid-year Population
under 1 year. % Vaccinated
331 543 60.9
IMMUNIZATION AGAINST TETANUS.
During the year 51 children were given courses of inoculations
against Tetanus at the parents' request.