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Tottenham 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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The following table records the number of persons known to
have been vaccinated or re-vaccinated during 1951.
Table 9 - Vaccinations- 1951.
| Under 1 year | 1 to 4 years | 5 to 14 years | 15 years and over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) No. of persons primarily vaccinated | 961 | 147 | 65 | 191 | 1364 |
| (ii) No. of persons re-vaccinated | - | 21 | 99 | 674 | 794 |
Immunisation against Diphtheria.
The immunisation of the 6-9 month old baby has gone on steadily,
and is sustained by the work done by the health visitors.
"T.A.F." immunising material is used still in some clinics
while "A.P.T." is used in others Schick testing has been given
up entirely as a routine. 'Boosting' doses are always done with
"T.A.F." and no adverse reaction has been observed,
The following table records immunisations carried out by area
medical staff as well as general medical practitioners during 1951.
Table 10 - Immunisation - 1951-
| Age at Date of Notification | No. of Children Immunised | No. of Children Re-inforeing Injection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria Only | Combined Diphtheria and Whooping Cough | Whooping Cough Only | ||
| Under One | 1147 | 55 | 293 | - |
| One | 907 | 51 | 756 | — |
| Two | 111 | 4 | 144 | - |
| Three | 54 | 1 | 104 | 4 |
| Four | 48 | 2 | 71 | 213 |
| Five to Nine | 47 | 4 | 25 | 458 |
| Ten to Fourteen | 9 | _ | 50 | |
| TOTAL | 2323 | 117 | 1393 | 725 |