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Surbiton 1963
[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 1963. | Reinforcement doses during 1963 |
|---|---|---|
| Age under 1 year | 422 | - |
| Age 1 year to 4 years | 420 | 280 |
| Age 5 years to 14 years | 5 | 675 |
The following table sets out the number of children immunised in each of the last seven years:-
| Year | Primary Immunisations | Reinforcements |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 691 | 1,399 |
| 1958 | 799 | 1,162 |
| 1959 | 859 | 1,267 |
| 1960 | 956 | 1,002 |
| 1961 | 1,064 | 2,280 |
| 1962 | 793 | 918 |
| 1963 | 847 | 955 |
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.
There is very close liaison between local authorities and the
sea and air ports, and contacts of this disease are kept under
strict observation wherever they may be during the maximum incubation
period of 16 days.
The number of persons who were vaccinated or re-vaccinated during 1963 was:-
| Age Groups | Under 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 5-14 | 15 or over | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccinations | 75 | 64 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 159 |
| Re-vaccinations | - | - | 3 | 13 | 11 | 27 |
The Standing Medical Advisory Committee now advise that smallpox
vaccination should be offered to children during the first two years
of life, but preferably during the second year.
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