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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
Mitcham 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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Table shewing percentage of child population immunised against diphtheria:—
Percentage of children who have been immunised against diphtheria.
| Age at 31.12.62 (born in:—) | Under 1 1962 | 1-4 1961-1958 | 5-9 1957-1953 | 10-14 1952-1948 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of children who have received diphtheria immunisation | 278 | 2,833 | 3,814 | 4,541 | 11,466 |
| Estimated child population (mid-year) | 912 | 3,588 | 4,351 | 4,925 | 13,776 |
| Percentage of children immunised against diphtheria | 30.7 | 78.6 | 87.6 | 92.2 | 83.2 |
Poliomyelitis
There was one case of poliomyelitis during the year. This
occurred in the child of a travelling showman and the disease was
contracted before entry to Mitcham. For England and Wales the
number of cases goes down year by year, for which the immunisation
campaigns are undoubtedly responsible.
Polio Vaccination
Practically all poliomyelitis immunisation is now carried out by
oral vaccine.
| Numbers immunised in 1962 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary courses | Third doses | Fourth doses | |
| 0-18 years— | |||
| Salk | 225 | 386 | 97 |
| Oral | 514 | 551 | 701 |
| Total | 739 | 937 | 798 |
| Over 18 years— | |||
| Salk | 221 | 571 | 8 |
| Oral. | 85 | 380 | 4 |
| Total | 306 | 951 | 12 |