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 1960. | Reinforcement doses during 1960. |
|---|---|---|
| Age under 1 year | * 748 | - |
| Age 1 year ) | 154 | ! 88 ] |
| Age 2 years ) | ||
| Age 3 years ) ) | ||
| Age 4 years ) | ||
| Age 5-9 years ) | 54 | 914 |
| Age 10 - 14 years ) |
* This figure includes children born in 1959 but still under
1 year when immunised in 1960.
The following table sets out the number of children immunised in each of the last seven 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 |
| 1960 | 956 | 1,002 |