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tended into the grounds of the house, which cesspit was full
and the ground over it soaked with its previous contents.
Two cases in another house. It was here found that the cesspit
(a cemented one) was defective and its contents had
polluted the drinking water. One case at Orsett. Four
cases at Stanford-le-Hope—three a continuation of the outbreak
of last year—one imported.
Puerperal Fever
There was one case of Puerperal Fever notified at
Chadwell-St.-Mary (the Docks), recovered.
Erysipelas.
There were 18 cases of Erysipelas notified, and no
death. Six in the Thurrocks, two at Aveley, five at ChadwellSt.-Mary,
one at the Ockendons, one at Orsett, two at Stanfordle-Hope,
one at Horndon-on-the-Hill, one in the Union
House.
Measles.
Un-notified. 13 deaths. Three at the Thurrocks, six
at the Docks and four at Stantord-le-Hope. At the Docks
and Stanford-le-Hope the disease was in an epidemic form,
and the schools had to be closed at the Docks for six weeks,
and at Stanford-le-Hope for three weeks. Closing the schools
appeared to have little or no effect upon the spread of the
disease.
WhoopingCough
Un-notified. Four deaths. One at the Thurrocks, two
at Stiiford, and one at East Tilbury.
Diarrhœa and
Dysentery.
Un-notified. 10 deaths. Three at the Thurrocks, two
at Aveley and Stiiford, three at the Docks, one at Ockendon,
and one at Orsett.
Influenza.
Un-notified. Nine deaths. One at West and Little
Thurrocks, one at Aveley, five at the Docks, one at Ockendon,
and one at Orsett.
Examination of
V ater.
I have examined 13 samples of water and found five
unfit for use for drinking purposes.
EEA CORBET,
Medical Officer of Health.
Orsett, February 21st, 1896.