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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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The number of immunisations carried out between the 1st January, 1947 and 31st December, 1961, is shown below:-
| Born in | 1961 | 1-4 1957-1960 | 5-9 1952-1956 | 10-14 1947-1951 | Total under 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Number of children whose last course (primary or booster) was completed in the period 1957-1961 | 379 | 2,761 | 3,015 | 3,245 | 9,400 |
| B. Number of children whose last course (primary or booster) was completed in the period 1956 or earlier. | - | - | 1,188 | 2,139 | 3,327 |
| C. Estimated mid-year child population. | 924 | 3,420 | 8,400 | 12,744 | |
| Immunity index 100 A/C. | 41.01 | 80.73 | 74.52 | 73.76 | |
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.)
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 which materialised at the
end of 1961 when a case occurred in London.
Its seriousness is such that the simple precaution of
vaccination ought not to be neglected even though it is no longer
compulsory for infants to be vaccinated.
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.