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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
Hillingdon 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]
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Vaccination Against Smallpox
Vaccination against smallpox is performed on request, without charge, by doctors who have
signified their willingness to carry out this work under the National Health Service Act, 1946. In
addition, in certain cases, vaccination can be carried out at the Council's clinics. The vaccination
of all healthy infants is recommended.
During the year the following vaccinations of children were undertaken:—
| Age | Vaccination | Re- Vaccination |
|---|---|---|
| Under 3 months | 103 | — |
| 3-6 months | 75 | — |
| 6-9 months | 90 | — |
| 9-12 months | 222 | — |
| 1 year | 1,243 | — |
| 2-4 years | 345 | 64 |
| 5-15 years | 62 | 377 |
| TOTALS | 2,140 | 441 |
The above figures include 296 children vaccinated at London Airport. Figures relating to adults
are not available as no record is required in these cases.
Vaccination at London Airport
In 1965 there were 5,128 adult persons vaccinated. Not all these vaccinations were performed on
arriving passengers as in certain circumstances it was necessary to vaccinate outgoing passengers.
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