Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION
The number of immunisations carried out during the year was as follows:-
| Age Group | Primary Immunisations during 1959. | Reinforcement doses during 1959 |
|---|---|---|
| Age under 1 year | * 576 | — |
| Age 1 year | 179 | 41 |
| Age 2 years | ||
| Age 3 years | ||
| Age 4 years | ||
| Age 5-9 years | 104 | 1,226 |
* This figure includes children born in 1958 but still under
1 year when immunised in 1959.
The following table sets out the number of children immunised in each of the last six years:-
| Year | Primary Immunisations | Reinforcements. |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 746 | 284 |
| 1955 | 737 | 132 |
| 1956 | 741 | 298 |
| 1957 | 691 | 1,399 |
| 1958 | 799 | 1,162 |
| 1959 | 859 | 1,267 |
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