Introduction to Epidemiology 6th Edition by Ray M Merrill

Exercise 12

What were some critical thinking and observational errors regarding epidemiology that were made by Dr. Caverly?

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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, also coordinated with exchange of information.