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Merton and Morden 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]

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TABLE XIX. Diphtheria Immunisation.

Number of children 0— 5 years immunised January — June, 1953330
Number of children 5—15 years immunised January — June, 195312
Number of children 0— 5 years immunised July — December, 1953153
Number of children 5—15 years immunised July — December, 10533
Total number of children 0— 5 years immunised daring the year483
Total number of children 5—15 years immunised during the year15
Number of children 0— 5 years immunised by Private Practitioners during the year221
Number of children 5—15 years immunised by Private Practitioners during the year18
Total number of children immunised by Private Practitioners during the year239
Total number of children immunised in the Clinics during the year249
Total number of children immunised in the Schools during the year80
Estimated percentage of 0— 5 years immunised at end of year56.06
Estimated percentage of 5—15 years immunised at end of year82.97

AgeDistribution of Immunised Children.

Age at 3-12-53 i.e born in yearUnder 1 19531-41949-525 - 9 1944 4810 - 14 1939-43Total under 15Estimated Population under 1Estimated Population 1 - 4Estimated Population 5 - 14Total Estimated Population under 15
Number immunised222,5104,5584,49411,5848543,66210,91015,426