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Mitcham 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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give the triple antigen against diphtheria, whooping cough and
tetanus. It was commenced in 1958 but as large numbers were not
done till 1960, the tetanus part has lagged behind the others.
The following table shews the number of children immunised
and reinforced against diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus in
1961.
Whooping cough immunisation is not carried out in schools as it is intended primarily for children under five years old.
| Number of children receiving:— | Year of Birth | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1960 | 1959 | 1958 | 1957 | 1956-2 | 1951-47 | Total | ||
| A. Primary Course against: | Diphtheria | 327 | 496 | 81 | 44 | 25 | 223 | 46 | 1242 |
| Whooping Cough | 325 | 491 | 77 | 40 | 24 | 41 | 2 | 1000 | |
| Tetanus | 326 | 492 | 65 | 35 | 22 | 44 | 6 | 990 | |
| B Reinforcing injection against : | Diphtheria | — | 11 | 3 | 7 | 48 | 899 | 510 | 1478 |
| Whooping Cough | — | 11 | 3 | 7 | 31 | 162 | 22 | 236 | |
| Tetanus | - | 11 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 80 | 19 | 129 | |
Poliomyelitis
There were no cases of poliomyelitis during the year. For
England and Wales the number of cases goes down year by year, for
which the immunisation campaigns are undoubtedly responsible.
Polio Vaccination
The scheme now includes all up to 40 years of age. Those over
40 may be inoculated by private practitioners. Fourth injections were
given, for the first time this year, starting with the age group 5-11 years.
| Numbers vaccinated in 1961 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary courses | Third injections | Fourth injections | |
| 0-18 years | 1,414 | 1,246 | 3,594 |
| Over 18 years | 1,669 | 2,305 | — |