Introduction to Epidemiology 6th Edition by Ray M Merrill

Exercise 2

What unique epidemiological observations and contributions about the epidemic of infantile paralysis were made by Dr. Caverly from his experience in rural Vermont?

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In Vermont, in the year 1894, Charles S. Caverly, one of the member of state board of health, an MD and the public health officer of Vermont, presented the reported regarding the epidemic. He was from rural area that is troy, in New Hampshire.

He reported an epidemic in Rutland, an outbreak of nervous system that also consisted of some cases of paralysis. He is considered the first one to be to able to recognize abortive nonparalytic cases. Caverly organized meetings and also coordinated with exchange of information.