Introduction to Epidemiology 6th Edition by Ray M Merrill

Exercise 7

What epidemiological observations did Dr. Caverly make regarding age of infantile paralysis victims and polio epidemics?

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In Vermont, in the year 1894, Charles S. Caverly, one of the member of state board of health, an MD (managing director) 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, also coordinated with exchange of information.