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Richmond upon Thames 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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TABLE 13. IMMUNIZATION AGAINST TETANUS.
During the year 547 children were given courses of inoculations
against Tetanus at the parent's request.
In addition 99 children were given a reinforcing dose to
maintain their immunity.
TETANUS IMMUNIZATION.
| AGE at date of final injection | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0—4 years | 5—14 years | Total | |
| Number of children who have completed a primary course of three injections whether single or combined during the year ended 31st December, 1961 | 500 | 47 | 547 |
| Number of children who received a reinforcing dose | 13 | 86 | 99 |
TABLE 14. WHOOPING COUGH IMMUNIZATION.
Number of children who have completed a primary course of
3 injections during the year ended 31st December, 1961 531
TUBERCULOSIS.
Vaccination Against Tuberculosis.
During 1961 a total of 612 boys and girls were inoculated with
B.C.G. in the Northern Division (Richmond and Barnes).
NOTIFICATIONS :
Respiratory Tuberculosis.
Thirty-three cases of respiratory tuberculosis were notified during
the year, viz:— 22 males and 11 females. The corresponding figure
for 1961was 25.
Non-Respiratory Tuberculosis.
One new case of non-respiratory tuberculosis was notified during
the year and there were no deaths from this cause. Three such cases
were notified during 1960.