HC Deb 02 February 1959 vol 599 c10W
87. Mr. Turner

asked the Minister of Health if he will consider raising the age limit for young married mothers requiring poliomyelitis injections now that supplies of the vaccine have substantially increased.

Mr. Walker-Smith

The priority groups for vaccination are kept under frequent review in the light of expert advice. Expectant mothers of any age, and all persons born in or after 1933 are already eligible, and the most pressing need is that more of them should come forward for vaccination.