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number was 1,170. This slight falling off is chiefly attributable to the 52 new vac-
--nators who are unable during their first year to work up to the standard of the
old and experienced vaccinators. The average amount of work accomplished in the
different circles varies considerably.
The Kumaun division stands highest with an average of 482 cases per vaccinator
per mensem; then follows Rohilkhand with 261; next in order stands the Agra and
Meerut circle with 209; Benares, 193, and. Allahabad and Jhansi closes the list with
171. These differences are what might be expected. Vaccination is accepted most
freely where it has been longest known.
The people, apparently, have to pass through three stages upon the introduction of
vaccination, the first, that of terror where the mothers hide their children in the fields
on the approach of the vaccinator; the second, that of apathy or mild dislike; the
third that of a belief in its efficacy. Kumaun perhaps may be said to have arrived
at the 3rd stage; Rohilkhand as passing into it; and the other three circles as still in
the 2nd stage. I think the 1st stage has been finally left behind everywhere. When
reviewing the work of the circles, generally, the total averages must be the tests, but
within each circle the most extraordinary differences exist; in some tahsils the local
average will stand as high as 630, whereas the general average will be only 193.
The same thing is apparent in a small group of neighbouring villages all under the
same vaccinator, and can only in most instances be accounted for by the contrariness
of human nature. Of the above grand Total of 5,29,207 vaccinations, 4,86,377 were
primary, and 42,830 secondary. Almost the whole of these last were performed in
Kumaun. In all the other circles primary vaccination is still too backward, to make
it necessary to think of re-vaccination.
C.—Sex of primary cases.—In 1874-75, 2,22,086 males, 2,23,815 females.
„ 1875-76, 2,41,936 „
2,44,441
„
The above calls for no remark, beyond the fact, that it would appear that there
is no prejudice regarding the sex of the subject submitted to the vaccinator's art.
D.— Class of primary cases.—
Christians
...
...
Muhammadans
...
...
High caste Hindus ... ...
Low caste Hindus
...
...
1874-75.
1,316
66,296
86,838
2,91,451
1875-76.
1,330
70,301
1,09,983
3,04,763
It is satisfactory to see that the increase has occurred chiefly amongst the high
caste Hindus; these include Brahmins, Chattris, Banias, and Kaiths only.
E.— Age of primary Cases.
Under one year ...
Over one year ...
1874-75.
128,080
317,821
1875-76.
140,109
346,268
These proportions vary but little from year to year. It is only in the Benares
circle where the general average is so widely departed from; there the numbers are
Under one year
...
...
Over one year
...
...
7,929
63,873
This is to be accounted for by the circumstance, that the inhabitants of this cir-
cle have been for generations accustomed to inoculation, which is not practised on in-
fants. They have yet to learn that vaccination needs not a similar precaution.
F.—Percentage of success excluding unknown cases.
In 1874-75, it was 87.64 in primary vaccination,
and 21.32 in secondary.
In 1875-76, it was 90.24 in primary,
and 17.84 in secondary,
being an improvement in both.