HC Deb 14 November 1950 vol 480 cc147-8W
Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths from smallpox were recorded in 1949 in England and Wales; and what were their ages.

Mr. Bevan

Five deaths from smallpox were registered in England and Wales in 1949. The ages were 24, 34, 61 (2) and 68.

Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Health how many certificates were received in 1949 on which death was attributed to vaccination, post-vaccinal encephalitis, vaccinia or any complication of vaccination; and what were the ages of the victims.

Mr. Bevan

There were three deaths from vaccinia, etc., or in which there was mention of vaccination on the certificate. The ages were 13 months, 6 years and 71 years.