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Surbiton 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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The number of immunisations carried out between 1st January, 1945 and 31st December, 1959, is shown below:-
| Under 1 1959 | 1-4 1955-1958 | 5-9 1950-1954 | 10-14 1945-1949 | Under 15 Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Number of children whose last course (primary or booster) was completed in the period 1955-1959 | 210 | 2,550 | 2,456 | 2,518 | 7,734 |
| B. Number of children whose last course (primary or booster) was completed in the period 1954 or earlier. | — | 1,631 | 2,608 | 4,239 | |
| C. Estimated mid-year child population. | 830 | 3,100 | 8,330 | 12,260 | |
| Immunity index 100 A/C. | 25.30 | 82.25 | 59.71 | 63.08 | |
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.)
This represents an improvement on the figures for 1957 and 1958,
and reflects the value of the work done in 1959. Parents must not be
'allowed' to become complacent about immunisation against diphtheria,
but all personnel engaged in health services must make continued
special efforts to endeavour to raise the total figure of immunised
persons up to about 75 or 80% of the total population.
SMALLPOX
Whilst this disease only appears in this country at rare
intervals it is still prevalent in many parts of the world and its
introduction here is an ever-present threat.
Its seriousness is such that the simple precaution of
vaccination ought not to be neglected even though it is no longer
compulsory to vaccinate infants.
Patients of all ages can be vaccinated by their own doctors,
whilst children are also dealt with at the Clinics under the control
of the Surrey County Council.
Calf-lymph for vaccination is obtainable from the Central Public
Health Laboratory at Colindale.
15.