HC Deb 12 March 1962 vol 655 cc113-4W
Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths from vaccination have occurred during the recent outbreak of smallpox.

Mr. Powell

Five deaths are known to have been registered in England and Wales since 1st January, 1962, where vaccination was mentioned in the statement of cause.

Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Health what was the condition as to vaccination of the smallpox cases in the recent smallpox outbreak in Sheffield.

Mr. Powell

There have been no cases of smallpox in Sheffield.