Acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, has been confirmed across 22 states

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ATLANTA – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta reports this week 155 cases this year of a rare, polio-like condition affecting mostly children.

Acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, has been confirmed across 22 states including North and South Carolina.

Many more cases of AFM, which affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis, have been reported.

The CDC says the number of cases under investigation is up from 127 patients a week ago.

 

 

 

https://myfox8.com/2018/10/23/rare-polio-like-disease-is-spreading-according-to-cdc/

 

 

 

[Cloaca du jour 2,064]

Anything with the word "flaccid" worries me

[iam90sbaby 2,121]

Thanks Obama.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,432]

My understanding is that this disease has some sort of cycle. At least in recent years, it has had a surge and then the following year a drop in cases. Then it alternates again. So, it is not a new thing, but one that is getting some press this time around.

[Hardcore troubadour 12,595]

Have the people in this caravan been vaccinated?

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My understanding is that this disease has some sort of cycle. At least in recent years, it has had a surge and then the following year a drop in cases. Then it alternates again. So, it is not a new thing, but one that is getting some press this time around.

 

I have read that it seems to be more prevalent with children as well.... scary stuff

[Big Guy 1,400]

Thanks Obama.

 

exactly!

[Cloaca du jour 2,064]

And symptoms are a simple cold like...which sucks for early diagnosis...

[wiffleball 4,631]

But not permanent, tight?