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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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TABLE 11. STATE OF IMMUNITY.
The following table shows the percentages of children immunized in various age groups for the past three years.
| Age Group. | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 80.4 | 78.1 | 75.8 |
| 1—4 | 73.1 | 78.1 | 78.5 |
| 5 — 15 | 96.6 | 96.6 | 97.6 |
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
| 1958 | 1959 | 1960 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunity Index for children 0—15 | 77.1 | 78.9 | 79.8 |
TABLE 12. VACCINATION AGAINST SMALLPOX 1960.
1. Analysis of Vaccinations at Welfare Centres and Private Doctors' Surgeries:
| Children. | |
|---|---|
| Primary Vaccination | 445 |
| Re-vaccination | 23 |
| Total | 468 |
2. Figures showing the percentage of children under 1 Year
vaccinated during 1960:
No. Vaccinated.
Estimated mid-year Population
under 1 year.
% Vaccinated.
363
517
70.2
TABLE 13. IMMUNIZATION AGAINST TETANUS.
During the year 309 children were given courses of inoculations
against Tetanus at the parent's request.