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 1962. | Reinforcement doses during 1962. |
|---|---|---|
| Age under 1 year | 347 | _ |
| Age 1 year to 4 years. | 433 | 232 |
| Age 5 years to 14 years. | 13 | 686 |
The following table sets out the number of children immunised in each of the last seven years:-
| Year | Primary Immunisations | Reinforcements. |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 741 | 298 |
| 1957 | 691 | 1,399 |
| 1958 | 799 | 1,162 |
| 1959 | 859 | 1,267 |
| 1960 | 956 | 1,002 |
| 1961 | 1,064 | 2,280 |
| 1962 | 793 | 918 |
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