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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
Surbiton 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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The number of immunisations carried out between 1st January 1941 and 31st December 1955, is shown below:-
| Age on 31.12.55 (i.e. born in year) | Under 1 1955. | 1-4 1951-1954 | 5-9 1946-1950 | 10 - 14 1941- 1945 | Under 15 Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Number of children who have completed course (primary or booster) in the period 1951-1955• | 126 | 2,501 | 2,071 | 813 | 5,511 |
| B. Number of children who have completed course (primary or booster) in the period 1941-1950. | - | - | 2,135 | 2,680 | 4,815 |
| C. Estimated mid-year child population | 800 | 3,500 | 7,800 | 12,100 | |
| Immunity Index 100 A/C | 15.7 | 71.4 | 36.96 | 45.5 | |
NOTE: The Immunity Index is the number of children immunised (primary
or booster) during the last five years (total of Item A.)
expressed as a percentage of the total estimated mid-year child
population (total of item C.)
VACCINATION
The number of vaccinations carried out in the Borough by the
general practitioners and doctors at the clinics was as follows:-
Vaccinations.
614
Re-vaccinations
211
14.