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On 17th January a case of measles occurred at the Coast Guard Station,
Canvey Island. The patient, a married woman, aged 22, went to Portsmouth
on 21st December, and returned to Canvey on 7th January.
On 17th she was taken ill and the eruption appeared. The patient was at
once isolated and the husband put "off duty" in order to attend upon her.
Measles were prevalent at Portsmouth, and the patient was there exposed
to infection.
No other cases occurred.
On 21st May steam ship "Colorado" on arrival at Gravesend reported
a case of measles.
The patient's sister had had measles in New York.
The case reported ill on 20th May to ship's surgeon, and was isolated on
board. On arrival she was convalescent. The cabin and effects were
fumigated and the vessel at once went on to Hull.
On 21st May steam ship "Nepaul" arrived in the Royal Albert Dock with
a doubtful case of measles on board.
The child on 16th developed a rash like measles without any premonitory
symptoms. This lasted two days and cleared up without any other definite
symptoms.
Surgeon reported it as "measles" in order to be on the safe side.
The family embarked at Madras, where measles were prevalent.
On 31st May steam ship "Vega" arrived in Tilbury Dock with a case
of measles.
Vessel left Suez 16th May, 1889,
„ „ Port Said 17th May, 1889,
„ „ Malta 21st May, 1889.
The patient (deck lad) was taken ill on 24th May, and was convalescent on
arrival. Cabin fumigated.