London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Richmond upon Thames 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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REINFORCING DOSES.

(a) Number of persons given third injection of Salk Vaccine999
(b) Number of persons given fourth injection of Salk Vaccine39
(c) Number of persons given a reinforcing dose of Oral Vaccine
after:(i)Two Salk doses700
(ii)Three Salk doses786
Total number of doses: 5,188

Number of record cards submitted by General Practitioners during the year

Primary CoursesReinforcing doses Salk or Oral
Salk (first & second injections)Oral (three doses)
312254940

TABLE 12. VACCINATION AGAINST SMALLPOX 1962. 1. Analysis of Vaccinations at Welfare Centres and Private Doctors' Surgeries:

Children.
Primary Vaccination.773
Re-vaccination421
Total1,194

In addition 291 vaccinated, 687 re-vaccinated — over 15 years of age.

No- Vaccinated.Estimated mid-year Population under 1 year.% Vaccinated.
31056654.38

TABLE 13. IMMUNIZATION AGAINST TETANUS.
During the year 937 children were given courses of inoculations
against Tetanus at the parents' request.
In addition 218 children were given a re-inforcing dose to
maintain their immunity.