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Richmond upon Thames 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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TABLE 11. —VACCINATION AGAINST SMALLPOX, 1964.
| Children. | |
|---|---|
| Primary Vaccination | 275 |
| Re-vaccination | 9 |
| Total | 284 |
TABLE 12. — IMMUNIZATION AGAINST TETANUS.
During the year 878 children were given courses of inoculations
against Tetanus at the parents' request.
In addition 611 children were given a re-inforcing dose to maintain
their immunity.
TETANUS IMMUNIZATION.
| AGE at date of final injection | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 year | 5-14 year | Total | |
| Number of children who have completed a primary course of three injections whether single or combined during the year ended 31st December, 1964 | 514 | 364 | 878 |
| Number of children who received a reinforcing dose | 335 | 276 | 611 |
TABLE 13. —WHOOPING COUGH IMMUNIZATION.
| Number of children who have completed a primary course of 3 injections during the year ended 31st December, 1964 | 471 |