The Bournemouth typhoid outbreak was an outbreak of typhoid in 1936 in the south coast of England, a traditional holiday location. It occurred during the months of August and September. The first cases were traced to raw milk from a dairy supplied by a farm whose cows drank water from a river contaminated by sewage from a cottage where a typhoid carrier lived. 718 people became infected, including 200 visitors and 518 residents.[1][2][3][4]
| Date | August 1936–September 1936 |
|---|---|
| Location | Bournemouth, Hampshire |
| Cause | Typhoid fever |
| Outcome | 718 cases |
| Deaths | Appx. 70 |