[Report 1965] / Medical Officer of Health, Andover R.D.C.

  • Andover (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1965
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Credit: [Report 1965] / Medical Officer of Health, Andover R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Immunisation and Vaccination Poliomyelitis - 11 - Vaccination against poliomyelitis was offered to all persons under 40 years of age. The vaccine generally used is the oral (sabin) type of vaccine which is easier to administer to children. It is important to ensure that the highest possible acceptance rate, especially among young children, is maintained. The acceptance rate of the whole of the administrative County of Hampshire is as follows:- Children born in 1962 1963 1964 at 31.12.63. 62% at 31.12.64. 76% 71% at 11.12.65. 80% 81% 75% These figures show a steady upward trend and reflect the fact that a well organised programme having the co-operation of the General Practitioners, District and County Council Staff, can produce worthwhile results. The following table shows the number of persons under 16 years immunised against Poliomyelitis in 1965 in Andover Rural District. Affe Grouos i Numbers Vaccinated Children bom in 1965 61 « 1964 259 •' » 1963 48 » » 1962 23 1958- 1961 32 Others under 16 yrs. 10 Quadrilin 5 Re-inforcing doses under 16 yrs. 418 Total 856 j »