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known. Both families vised the same water. The well has
been cleaned out, and if no scheme of drainage can be carried
out, it is recommended that earth closets be used in place of
the privies and cesspits. Four cases at Horndon-on-the-Hill,
and three deaths, and all in one family. I could not trace
the cause. (One removed to Isolation Hospital).
Puerperal Fever
There were two cases of Puerperal Fever notified, and
one death. Both the cases were at Chadwell-St.-Mary, one
at the Docks and one on the uplands.
Erysipelas
There were 19 cases of Erysipelas notified, and five
deaths. Two in the Thurrocks, and one death; two at
Aveley; eight at Chadwell-St.-Mary, and one death; one at
the Ockendons; two at Orsett, and one death; two at Stanford-le-Hope;
one at Horndon-on-the-Hill, an infant died;
one in the Union House died, admitted from drays.
Measles
Un-notified. Three deaths. One at Chadwell-St.-Mary;
one in the Thurrocks; and one at Orsett. The disease was
very prevalent in all these places.
Whooping Co ugh
Un-notified. Eight deaths. Two in the Thurrocks;
one at. Ockendon; two at Orsett; and three at Corringham.
The disease was very prevalent at these places, as also at
Chadwell-St.-Mary and West Tilbury.
Diarrhœa and
Dysentery
Un-notified. Four deaths. Two in the Thurrocks;
one at Orsett; and one at Stanford-le- Hope.
Influenza
Influenza was epidemic over the whole district, and there
were four deaths.
Examination of
Water
I have examined 27 samples of water and found six
unfit for use for drinking purposes.
REA CORBET,
Medical Officer of Health.
Orsett, February 21st, 1895.