SMALLPOX AND VACCINATION. (Hansard, 14 March 1940)

HC Deb 14 March 1940 vol 358 c1403W 1403W

§ Mr. Groves
asked the Minister of Health the number of children under five years of age who have died as a result of smallpox for the past 10 years; and, for the corresponding period, the number of children at such age who have died as a result of vaccination?

§ Mr. Elliot
The numbers are:

— Children under five.

Died from Smallpox. Died from Vaccination.

1930 7 2

1931 4 12

1932 1 1

1933 1 4

1934 Nil. Nil.

1935 Nil. 6

1936 Nil. 2

1937 Nil. 6

1938 Nil. 5

1939 Nil. 1

13 39

—	Children under five.
Died from Smallpox.	Died from Vaccination.
1930	7	2
1931	4	12
1932	1	1
1933	1	4
1934	Nil.	Nil.
1935	Nil.	6
1936	Nil.	2
1937	Nil.	6
1938	Nil.	5
1939	Nil.	1
	13	39