HC Deb 07 May 1962 vol 659 cc3-4W
Commander Kerans

asked the Minister of Health how many of those who recently died of smallpox in the United Kingdom had been vaccinated in the last three years.

Miss Pitt

Two immigrants died, both of whom held on arrival valid international certificates of recent revaccination. Of the 24 United Kingdom residents who died, none had been vaccinated or revaccinated within the previous three years, except eight who were vaccinated or revaccinated after contact with smallpox.

Commander Kerans

asked the Minister of Health what is the safe period of immunity in vaccination for smallpox.

Miss Pitt

The degree and duration of immunity vary with the individual.