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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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The following table sets out the number of children immunised in each of the last five years:-
| Year | Primary Immunisations | Re-inforcements |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 795 | 234 |
| 1954 | 746 | 284 |
| 1955 | 737 | 132 |
| 1956 | 741 | 298 |
| 1957 | 691 | 1,399 |
The number of immunisations carried out between 1st January, 1943 and 31st December, 1957, is shown below
| Under 1 | 1-4 1953-1956 | 5-9 1948-1952 | 10-14 1943-1947 | Under 15 Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Number of children whose last course 166 (primary or booster) was completed in the period 1953-1957 | 2,486 | 2,106 | 1,325 | 6,083 |
| B. Number of children whose last course (primary or booster) was completed in the period 1952 or earlier. | - | 2,008 | 2,818 | 4,826 |
| C. Estimated mid-year child population 780 | 3,180 | 12,820 | ||
| Immunity index 100 A/C 21.28 | 78.17 | 47.44 | ||
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.)
15.