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• #1 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/acute-flaccid-myelitis/index.html

  AFM can be caused by viruses. You can take steps to prevent getting sick from a virus. […] Preventing AFM

• #2 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) – MN Dept. of Health

  https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/afm/index.html

  Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system, causing muscles to weaken. AFM can be caused by a variety of germs (including viruses), environmental factors and genetics. […] Take these basic steps to help keep you and your family healthy: Wash hands frequently to limit exposure to germs. Cover coughs or sneezes. Stay home when sick. Make sure you and your family are up to date on vaccinations. Take steps to prevent mosquito bites. […] CDC: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatment and prevention information from the CDC.

• #3 What’s New

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Acute-Flaccid-Myelitis.aspx

  In 2012, CDPH began receiving reports of patients with an unusual condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). […] Although a viral cause is suspected, it is still unknown why some people develop AFM. There is no specific action to take to prevent AFM. However, it is always important to practice disease prevention steps, such as washing hands frequently, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces. […] The CDC recommends standard, contact and droplet precautions for suspected or confirmed AFM cases.

• #4 What’s New

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Acute-Flaccid-Myelitis.aspx

  In 2012, CDPH began receiving reports of patients with an unusual condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). […] Although a viral cause is suspected, it is still unknown why some people develop AFM. There is no specific action to take to prevent AFM. However, it is always important to practice disease prevention steps, such as washing hands frequently, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces. […] The CDC recommends standard, contact and droplet precautions for suspected or confirmed AFM cases.

• #5 Acute Flaccid Myelitis | Orange County California – Health Care Agency

  https://www.ochealthinfo.com/page/acute-flaccid-myelitis

  Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord, and causes sudden onset of weakness in limbs (one or more arms or legs) and loss of muscle tone. […] Since August 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has seen an increase in the number of reports of AFM in the United States. […] Orange County is participating in enhanced surveillance for acute flaccid myelitis and encourages clinicians to maintain vigilance for suspect cases. […] How can I decrease the risk of getting AFM? […] General disease prevention steps are recommended: […] Keep up to date on vaccinations, including polio vaccine to avoid polio-associated AFM. […] Protect yourself from mosquito bites by using repellant and removing stagnant water. West Nile virus, which is one cause of AFM, is spread by mosquitoes. […] Wash your hands often to prevent getting sick and spreading germs in general.

• #6 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | Florida Department of Health

  https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/afm/index.html

  AFM can be caused by viruses. Specimens collected from patients with AFM have detected coxsackievirus A16, enterovirus A71 (EV-A71), enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) and antibodies specific to enteroviruses. These viruses generally cause mild illness and it is unclear why a small number of individuals develop AFM after viral infection. All stool specimens from AFM patients that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have received tested negative for poliovirus. This means that the cases of AFM since 2014 are not caused by poliovirus. […] Since AFM can develop after a viral infection, The Florida Department of Health recommends parents and children take basic steps to avoid becoming infected with or spreading a virus including: […] Staying home when sick […] Covering coughs and sneezes […] Avoiding contact with individuals who are sick […] Frequent hand washing with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds […] Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.

• #7 Preventing AFM | Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/acute-flaccid-myelitis/prevention/index.html

  AFM can be caused by viruses, including enteroviruses. […] There is no specific action to take to prevent AFM, but you can take steps to prevent getting sick from viruses. […] Since we don’t know what triggers AFM in a person, there is no specific action to take to prevent AFM. But you can take steps to prevent getting sick from a virus.

• #8 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17991-acute-flaccid-myelitis

  As researchers dont know what specifically triggers acute flaccid myelitis, theres no known way to prevent it. […] There are steps you can take to lower your risk of getting sick from a virus, including: Wash your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating, after using the bathroom, after touching an animal and after taking care of someone who is sick. […] Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. […] Avoid close contact with people who are sick. […] Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations. […] Clean and disinfect surfaces that you frequently touch.

• #9 Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)

  https://johnsonmemorial.org/jmh-health/disease-conditions/con-20491145

  There’s no specific way to prevent acute flaccid myelitis. However, preventing a viral infection can help reduce the risk of developing acute flaccid myelitis. […] Take these steps to help protect yourself or your child from getting or spreading a viral infection: Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve. Keep sick children at home.

• #10 Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/acute-flaccid-myelitis

  Since experts dont yet know the exact cause of AFM, theres currently no way to prevent it completely. Its unclear why some people develop AFM and others do not. […] However, since AFM links with a viral infection, there are some general steps that you can take to help reduce your risk, such as: washing your hands frequently with soap and water, refraining from touching your eyes, mouth, or nose with unwashed hands, cleaning frequently touched surfaces in your home regularly, such as doorknobs and light switches, avoiding close physical contact with people who are sick.

• #11 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | Department of Health | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/afm.html

  There is no specific action to take to prevent AFM. Since most children had a respiratory illness or fever consistent with a viral infection before they developed AFM, it’s important to take steps to decrease risk of getting viral infections, including: […] Washing hands often with soap and water, […] Avoid touching face with unwashed hands, and […] Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• #12 Airborne and Direct Contact Diseases – Group B Strep – Disease Surveillance Epidemiology Program – MeCDC; DHHS Maine

  https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/acute-flaccid-myelitis.shtml

  Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition. It affects the nervous system causing the muscles and reflexes in the body to become weak. […] Clinicians should report all patients suspected to have AFM, especially after respiratory illness or fever to Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) as soon as possible. […] Since the cause of AFM is unknown, there is no specific action to take to prevent AFM. You can decrease the risk of getting and spreading viral infections by: Keeping up-to-date on all vaccinations, Washing hands with soap and water, Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands, Avoid close contact with people who are sick, Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, toys, and doorknobs, Covering coughs and sneezes, Keeping sick children at home.

• #13 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | Florida Department of Health

  https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/afm/index.html

  AFM can be caused by viruses. Specimens collected from patients with AFM have detected coxsackievirus A16, enterovirus A71 (EV-A71), enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) and antibodies specific to enteroviruses. These viruses generally cause mild illness and it is unclear why a small number of individuals develop AFM after viral infection. All stool specimens from AFM patients that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have received tested negative for poliovirus. This means that the cases of AFM since 2014 are not caused by poliovirus. […] Since AFM can develop after a viral infection, The Florida Department of Health recommends parents and children take basic steps to avoid becoming infected with or spreading a virus including: […] Staying home when sick […] Covering coughs and sneezes […] Avoiding contact with individuals who are sick […] Frequent hand washing with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds […] Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.

• #14 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) – Epidemiology

  https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/epidemiology-fact-sheets/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm/

  Many daily healthy habits can help prevent viral infections. […] Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. […] Avoid close contact with people who are sick. […] Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow, not hands. […] Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, like toys, mobile devices, and doorknobs. […] Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations.

• #15 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | Texas DSHS

  https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vaccine-preventable-diseases/vaccine-preventable-disease-conditions/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm

  There is no specific vaccination for Acute Flaccid Myelitis. […] Washing your hands the right way is one of the best things you and your children can do to protect against getting sick. Wash your hands before you touch food; after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, changing a babys diaper, or touching an animal, an animals food, urine or feces; and before and after taking care of a sick person or a cut or wound. […] Anyone with a fever should be excluded from work or school until 24 hours have passed fever-free without the use of an anti-fever medication. Anyone with diarrhea should be excluded from work or school until 24 hours have passed diarrhea-free without the use of an anti-diarrheal medication.

• #16 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17991-acute-flaccid-myelitis

  As researchers dont know what specifically triggers acute flaccid myelitis, theres no known way to prevent it. […] There are steps you can take to lower your risk of getting sick from a virus, including: Wash your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating, after using the bathroom, after touching an animal and after taking care of someone who is sick. […] Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. […] Avoid close contact with people who are sick. […] Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations. […] Clean and disinfect surfaces that you frequently touch.

• #17 Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)

  https://johnsonmemorial.org/jmh-health/disease-conditions/con-20491145

  There’s no specific way to prevent acute flaccid myelitis. However, preventing a viral infection can help reduce the risk of developing acute flaccid myelitis. […] Take these steps to help protect yourself or your child from getting or spreading a viral infection: Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve. Keep sick children at home.

• #18 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) – Epidemiology

  https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/epidemiology-fact-sheets/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm/

  Many daily healthy habits can help prevent viral infections. […] Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. […] Avoid close contact with people who are sick. […] Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow, not hands. […] Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, like toys, mobile devices, and doorknobs. […] Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations.

• #19 Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)

  https://johnsonmemorial.org/jmh-health/disease-conditions/con-20491145

  There’s no specific way to prevent acute flaccid myelitis. However, preventing a viral infection can help reduce the risk of developing acute flaccid myelitis. […] Take these steps to help protect yourself or your child from getting or spreading a viral infection: Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve. Keep sick children at home.

• #20 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | Texas DSHS

  https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vaccine-preventable-diseases/vaccine-preventable-disease-conditions/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm

  There is no specific vaccination for Acute Flaccid Myelitis. […] Washing your hands the right way is one of the best things you and your children can do to protect against getting sick. Wash your hands before you touch food; after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, changing a babys diaper, or touching an animal, an animals food, urine or feces; and before and after taking care of a sick person or a cut or wound. […] Anyone with a fever should be excluded from work or school until 24 hours have passed fever-free without the use of an anti-fever medication. Anyone with diarrhea should be excluded from work or school until 24 hours have passed diarrhea-free without the use of an anti-diarrheal medication.

• #21 Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)

  https://johnsonmemorial.org/jmh-health/disease-conditions/con-20491145

  There’s no specific way to prevent acute flaccid myelitis. However, preventing a viral infection can help reduce the risk of developing acute flaccid myelitis. […] Take these steps to help protect yourself or your child from getting or spreading a viral infection: Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve. Keep sick children at home.

• #22 Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)

  https://johnsonmemorial.org/jmh-health/disease-conditions/con-20491145

  There’s no specific way to prevent acute flaccid myelitis. However, preventing a viral infection can help reduce the risk of developing acute flaccid myelitis. […] Take these steps to help protect yourself or your child from getting or spreading a viral infection: Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve. Keep sick children at home.

• #23 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) – Epidemiology

  https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/epidemiology-fact-sheets/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm/

  Many daily healthy habits can help prevent viral infections. […] Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. […] Avoid close contact with people who are sick. […] Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow, not hands. […] Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, like toys, mobile devices, and doorknobs. […] Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations.

• #24 Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)

  https://johnsonmemorial.org/jmh-health/disease-conditions/con-20491145

  There’s no specific way to prevent acute flaccid myelitis. However, preventing a viral infection can help reduce the risk of developing acute flaccid myelitis. […] Take these steps to help protect yourself or your child from getting or spreading a viral infection: Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve. Keep sick children at home.

• #25 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute | Condition | UT Southwestern Medical Center

  https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm/

  There is no specific way to prevent AFM because its exact causes are unknown. Because viruses play a role in developing AFM, people can reduce their risk of getting or spreading viral infections by: […] Washing hands often with soap and water […] Avoiding touching the face with unwashed hands […] Avoiding close contact with people who are sick […] Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are frequently touched […] Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve, not hands […] Staying home when sick […] Avoiding sharing eating utensils, cups, straws, toothbrushes, cigarettes, and similar items […] Reducing exposure to mosquitos by using mosquito repellants and wearing long sleeves and pants in areas with mosquitos.

• #26 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) – Epidemiology

  https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/epidemiology-fact-sheets/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm/

  Many daily healthy habits can help prevent viral infections. […] Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. […] Avoid close contact with people who are sick. […] Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow, not hands. […] Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, like toys, mobile devices, and doorknobs. […] Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations.

• #27 Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)

  https://johnsonmemorial.org/jmh-health/disease-conditions/con-20491145

  There’s no specific way to prevent acute flaccid myelitis. However, preventing a viral infection can help reduce the risk of developing acute flaccid myelitis. […] Take these steps to help protect yourself or your child from getting or spreading a viral infection: Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve. Keep sick children at home.

• #28 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17991-acute-flaccid-myelitis

  As researchers dont know what specifically triggers acute flaccid myelitis, theres no known way to prevent it. […] There are steps you can take to lower your risk of getting sick from a virus, including: Wash your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating, after using the bathroom, after touching an animal and after taking care of someone who is sick. […] Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. […] Avoid close contact with people who are sick. […] Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations. […] Clean and disinfect surfaces that you frequently touch.

• #29 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) – Epidemiology

  https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/epidemiology-fact-sheets/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm/

  Many daily healthy habits can help prevent viral infections. […] Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. […] Avoid close contact with people who are sick. […] Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow, not hands. […] Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, like toys, mobile devices, and doorknobs. […] Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations.

• #30 Acute flaccid myelitis Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/acute-flaccid-myelitis

  There is no known way to prevent AFM. Having a polio vaccine may help reduce the risk of AFM related to the poliovirus. […] Take these steps to help avoid viral infections: […] Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially before eating. […] Avoid close contact with people who have a viral infection. […] Use mosquito repellants when going outdoors to prevent mosquito bites.

• #31 Acute flaccid myelitis: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007743.htm

  There is no known way to prevent AFM. Having a polio vaccine may help reduce the risk of AFM related to the poliovirus. […] Take these steps to help avoid viral infections: Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially before eating. Avoid close contact with people who have a viral infection. Use mosquito repellants when going outdoors to prevent mosquito bites.

• #32 How to help protect your child from AFM

  https://blog.providence.org/infectious-diseases/how-to-help-protect-your-child-from-afm

  Getting the polio vaccine can be a good preventive measure. […] Because polio can cause AFM, it is vital to stay current on the vaccine. Children should get the polio vaccine as early as two months old and get boosters every two months for two more doses, for three total shots by the time they are one year of age. They should get another booster after turning four years old. […] Dr. Ganjian recommends other steps that can also help prevent AFM. Because West Nile virus can also be a cause of the disease, people should wear mosquito and insect repellent, stay indoors during dusk and dawn whenever possible, and remove stagnant water that may be collecting outside their house, as that can be a breeding ground for mosquitos. […] Another powerful preventive measure is practicing good hygiene, especially with proper handwashing techniques that use soap and water. […] I tell parents to teach their child to wash their hands and face well before eating and when they come home from school, Dr. Ganjian says. After school, children should also change into another set of clothes in case there is a virus on them. Good hygiene goes a long way.

• #33 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) – MN Dept. of Health

  https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/afm/index.html

  Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system, causing muscles to weaken. AFM can be caused by a variety of germs (including viruses), environmental factors and genetics. […] Take these basic steps to help keep you and your family healthy: Wash hands frequently to limit exposure to germs. Cover coughs or sneezes. Stay home when sick. Make sure you and your family are up to date on vaccinations. Take steps to prevent mosquito bites. […] CDC: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatment and prevention information from the CDC.

• #34 Acute Flaccid Myelitis | Wisconsin Department of Health Services

  https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/afm.htm

  In order to prevent AFM, you must first prevent the infections that can cause it. Take these basic steps to decrease your risk: […] Make sure you and your family are up to date on vaccination. […] Take steps to prevent mosquito bites.

• #35 Acute Flaccid Myelitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK606127/

  Deterrence and patient education play pivotal roles in managing AFM. Educating patients and caregivers about preventive measures is essential for reducing the risk of infection and subsequent AFM development. Key strategies include frequent handwashing with soap and water, covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding close contact with individuals exhibiting respiratory symptoms. Regularly disinfecting frequently touched surfaces further minimizes viral transmission. Emphasizing the importance of up-to-date vaccinations can help prevent viruses linked to AFM. […] Parents should be aware of AFM signs, such as sudden limb weakness or facial drooping, to ensure they seek prompt medical attention. Immediate medical evaluation is critical for early intervention and improved outcomes. Providing resources, specialist connections, and information on support organizations can aid families in navigating AFM challenges. Additionally, educating on mosquito bite prevention is vital, as some AFM cases are associated with mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile.

• #36 Acute flaccid myelitis | Utah Epidemiology

  https://epi.utah.gov/acute-flaccid-myelitis/

  Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that affects the spinal cord. It can cause muscle weakness that comes on suddenly and can sometimes result in permanent paralysis. […] Since we don’t know what triggers AFM in a person, there is no specific action you can take to prevent AFM. You can take steps to prevent getting sick from a virus which may trigger the syndrome. Make sure you: […] Stay up to date on all recommended vaccines, including poliovirus […] Protect yourself from mosquito-borne viruses by using mosquito repellent and staying indoors at dusk and dawn […] Wash your hands often with soap and water […] Avoid close contact with people who are sick […] Clean surfaces that are touched more often with a disinfectant.

• #37 Acute flaccid myelitis Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/acute-flaccid-myelitis

  There is no known way to prevent AFM. Having a polio vaccine may help reduce the risk of AFM related to the poliovirus. […] Take these steps to help avoid viral infections: […] Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially before eating. […] Avoid close contact with people who have a viral infection. […] Use mosquito repellants when going outdoors to prevent mosquito bites.

• #38 Acute flaccid myelitis: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007743.htm

  There is no known way to prevent AFM. Having a polio vaccine may help reduce the risk of AFM related to the poliovirus. […] Take these steps to help avoid viral infections: Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially before eating. Avoid close contact with people who have a viral infection. Use mosquito repellants when going outdoors to prevent mosquito bites.

• #39 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute | Condition | UT Southwestern Medical Center

  https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm/

  There is no specific way to prevent AFM because its exact causes are unknown. Because viruses play a role in developing AFM, people can reduce their risk of getting or spreading viral infections by: […] Washing hands often with soap and water […] Avoiding touching the face with unwashed hands […] Avoiding close contact with people who are sick […] Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are frequently touched […] Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve, not hands […] Staying home when sick […] Avoiding sharing eating utensils, cups, straws, toothbrushes, cigarettes, and similar items […] Reducing exposure to mosquitos by using mosquito repellants and wearing long sleeves and pants in areas with mosquitos.

• #40 How to help protect your child from AFM

  https://blog.providence.org/infectious-diseases/how-to-help-protect-your-child-from-afm

  Getting the polio vaccine can be a good preventive measure. […] Because polio can cause AFM, it is vital to stay current on the vaccine. Children should get the polio vaccine as early as two months old and get boosters every two months for two more doses, for three total shots by the time they are one year of age. They should get another booster after turning four years old. […] Dr. Ganjian recommends other steps that can also help prevent AFM. Because West Nile virus can also be a cause of the disease, people should wear mosquito and insect repellent, stay indoors during dusk and dawn whenever possible, and remove stagnant water that may be collecting outside their house, as that can be a breeding ground for mosquitos. […] Another powerful preventive measure is practicing good hygiene, especially with proper handwashing techniques that use soap and water. […] I tell parents to teach their child to wash their hands and face well before eating and when they come home from school, Dr. Ganjian says. After school, children should also change into another set of clothes in case there is a virus on them. Good hygiene goes a long way.

• #41 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | Health & Human Services

  https://hhs.iowa.gov/center-acute-disease-epidemiology/epi-manual/reportable-diseases/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm

  Being up to date on polio vaccinations is one way to protect yourself and your family. Check with your doctor to make sure your family is up to date on all recommended vaccines. […] You can protect yourself from mosquito-borne viruses such as West Nile virusanother known cause of acute flaccid myelitis by using mosquito repellent and staying indoors at dusk and dawn, which is the prime period that mosquitoes bite. Removal of standing or stagnant water from nearby property to minimize the number of mosquitoes is also recommended. […] While we dont know if effective in preventing AFM, washing your hands the right way is one of the best things you and your children can do to protect against getting sick. Wash your hands before you touch food; after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, changing a babys diaper, or touching an animal, an animals food, urine or feces; and before and after taking care of a sick person or a cut or wound.

• #42 How to help protect your child from AFM

  https://blog.providence.org/infectious-diseases/how-to-help-protect-your-child-from-afm

  Getting the polio vaccine can be a good preventive measure. […] Because polio can cause AFM, it is vital to stay current on the vaccine. Children should get the polio vaccine as early as two months old and get boosters every two months for two more doses, for three total shots by the time they are one year of age. They should get another booster after turning four years old. […] Dr. Ganjian recommends other steps that can also help prevent AFM. Because West Nile virus can also be a cause of the disease, people should wear mosquito and insect repellent, stay indoors during dusk and dawn whenever possible, and remove stagnant water that may be collecting outside their house, as that can be a breeding ground for mosquitos. […] Another powerful preventive measure is practicing good hygiene, especially with proper handwashing techniques that use soap and water. […] I tell parents to teach their child to wash their hands and face well before eating and when they come home from school, Dr. Ganjian says. After school, children should also change into another set of clothes in case there is a virus on them. Good hygiene goes a long way.

• #43 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) | Health & Human Services

  https://hhs.iowa.gov/center-acute-disease-epidemiology/epi-manual/reportable-diseases/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm

  Being up to date on polio vaccinations is one way to protect yourself and your family. Check with your doctor to make sure your family is up to date on all recommended vaccines. […] You can protect yourself from mosquito-borne viruses such as West Nile virusanother known cause of acute flaccid myelitis by using mosquito repellent and staying indoors at dusk and dawn, which is the prime period that mosquitoes bite. Removal of standing or stagnant water from nearby property to minimize the number of mosquitoes is also recommended. […] While we dont know if effective in preventing AFM, washing your hands the right way is one of the best things you and your children can do to protect against getting sick. Wash your hands before you touch food; after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, changing a babys diaper, or touching an animal, an animals food, urine or feces; and before and after taking care of a sick person or a cut or wound.

• #44 What’s New

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Acute-Flaccid-Myelitis.aspx

  In 2012, CDPH began receiving reports of patients with an unusual condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). […] Although a viral cause is suspected, it is still unknown why some people develop AFM. There is no specific action to take to prevent AFM. However, it is always important to practice disease prevention steps, such as washing hands frequently, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces. […] The CDC recommends standard, contact and droplet precautions for suspected or confirmed AFM cases.

• #45 Beware of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Between August-November — Vax-Before-Travel

  https://www.vax-before-travel.com/beware-acute-flaccid-myelitis-between-august-november

  There is currently no specific test, proven treatment, or prevention method for AFM. […] Pediatricians and frontline providers in emergency departments should be prepared to quickly recognize symptoms of AFM and immediately hospitalize patients. Timing is critical at each step; prompt AFM recognition leads to optimal medical management and early specimen collection. […] Parents and doctors should suspect AFM in patients with sudden limb weakness, especially during August through November. Recent respiratory illness or fever and the presence of neck or back pain or any neurologic symptom should heighten their concern.

• #46 Beware of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Between August-November — Vax-Before-Travel

  https://www.vax-before-travel.com/beware-acute-flaccid-myelitis-between-august-november

  There is currently no specific test, proven treatment, or prevention method for AFM. […] Pediatricians and frontline providers in emergency departments should be prepared to quickly recognize symptoms of AFM and immediately hospitalize patients. Timing is critical at each step; prompt AFM recognition leads to optimal medical management and early specimen collection. […] Parents and doctors should suspect AFM in patients with sudden limb weakness, especially during August through November. Recent respiratory illness or fever and the presence of neck or back pain or any neurologic symptom should heighten their concern.

• #47 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Shines Spotlight On Acute Flaccid Myelitis : NPR

  https://www.npr.org/2019/07/09/739999681/centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-shines-spotlight-on-acute-flaccid-mye

  The CDC is calling on medical professionals to recognize acute flaccid myelitis and report all suspected cases. […] Schuchat says one thing that can slow this down is when suspected cases are not reported promptly to local health departments, as was the case in 2018. So she says doctors should try to recognize symptoms early and take action. […] When specimens are collected as soon as possible, we have a better chance of understanding the causes of AFM and developing a diagnostic test.

• #48 August 7, 2020 – Acute Flaccid Myelitis Recommendations and Reporting | doh

  https://dchealth.dc.gov/publication/august-7-2020-acute-flaccid-myelitis-recommendations-and-reporting

  Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a condition that affects the nervous system, causing a sudden onset of arm or leg weakness and loss of muscle tone and reflexes. […] This health notice provides recommendations, reporting guidelines in DC, and resources on AFM. Clinicians are encouraged to maintain vigilance for AFM among all age groups and to report patients with acute onset of flaccid limb weakness to DC Health. Reporting of cases will help states and CDC monitor the occurrence of AFM and better understand factors associated with this illness.

• #49 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Shines Spotlight On Acute Flaccid Myelitis : NPR

  https://www.npr.org/2019/07/09/739999681/centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-shines-spotlight-on-acute-flaccid-mye

  The CDC is calling on medical professionals to recognize acute flaccid myelitis and report all suspected cases. […] Schuchat says one thing that can slow this down is when suspected cases are not reported promptly to local health departments, as was the case in 2018. So she says doctors should try to recognize symptoms early and take action. […] When specimens are collected as soon as possible, we have a better chance of understanding the causes of AFM and developing a diagnostic test.

• #50 Acute Flaccid Myelitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK606127/

  Deterrence and patient education play pivotal roles in managing AFM. Educating patients and caregivers about preventive measures is essential for reducing the risk of infection and subsequent AFM development. Key strategies include frequent handwashing with soap and water, covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding close contact with individuals exhibiting respiratory symptoms. Regularly disinfecting frequently touched surfaces further minimizes viral transmission. Emphasizing the importance of up-to-date vaccinations can help prevent viruses linked to AFM. […] Parents should be aware of AFM signs, such as sudden limb weakness or facial drooping, to ensure they seek prompt medical attention. Immediate medical evaluation is critical for early intervention and improved outcomes. Providing resources, specialist connections, and information on support organizations can aid families in navigating AFM challenges. Additionally, educating on mosquito bite prevention is vital, as some AFM cases are associated with mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile.

• #51 Acute Flaccid Myelitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK606127/

  Deterrence and patient education play pivotal roles in managing AFM. Educating patients and caregivers about preventive measures is essential for reducing the risk of infection and subsequent AFM development. Key strategies include frequent handwashing with soap and water, covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding close contact with individuals exhibiting respiratory symptoms. Regularly disinfecting frequently touched surfaces further minimizes viral transmission. Emphasizing the importance of up-to-date vaccinations can help prevent viruses linked to AFM. […] Parents should be aware of AFM signs, such as sudden limb weakness or facial drooping, to ensure they seek prompt medical attention. Immediate medical evaluation is critical for early intervention and improved outcomes. Providing resources, specialist connections, and information on support organizations can aid families in navigating AFM challenges. Additionally, educating on mosquito bite prevention is vital, as some AFM cases are associated with mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile.

• #52

  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/head-neck-nervous-system/Pages/AFM.aspx

  Can AFM be prevented? We do not know why some children develop this condition after a common viral respiratory infection and others don’t. However, parents can remind children to follow these simple steps to help avoid illness: Frequent handwashing, Staying up to date on recommended childhood and adolescent immunizations, Keeping household surfaces clean by sanitizing and disinfecting, Keeping your children home from child care or school when they are sick, Wearing insect repellent when mosquitos are near. […] Immediately seek medical care if your child develops sudden arm or leg weakness, a droopy face, or has difficulty swallowing or speaking. […] Polio vaccines remain important—they prevent paralysis.

• #53 Acute Flaccid Myelitis Resources for Families

  https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/acute-flaccid-myelitis/acute-flaccid-myelitis-resources-for-families/?srsltid=AfmBOopDlcqjEWe9bowEq1wiJmq9YPly_LrQLOMME_rK5cnAOR4w3ThZ

  AFM can be devastating for patients and their families. CDC knows that families are facing uncertainties when it comes to their childs recovery from AFM. CDC is keeping these children front and center as they work with their partners to better understand AFM, research why some people get this condition, and develop ways to treat and prevent it. […] The AFM Facebook Parent Group aims to increase awareness of AFM and provide guidance and resources to families.

• #54 Acute Flaccid Myelitis Resources for Families

  https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/acute-flaccid-myelitis/acute-flaccid-myelitis-resources-for-families/?srsltid=AfmBOopDlcqjEWe9bowEq1wiJmq9YPly_LrQLOMME_rK5cnAOR4w3ThZ

  AFM can be devastating for patients and their families. CDC knows that families are facing uncertainties when it comes to their childs recovery from AFM. CDC is keeping these children front and center as they work with their partners to better understand AFM, research why some people get this condition, and develop ways to treat and prevent it. […] The AFM Facebook Parent Group aims to increase awareness of AFM and provide guidance and resources to families.

• #55 Acute Flaccid Myelitis | PM&R KnowledgeNow

  https://now.aapmr.org/acute-flaccid-myelitis/

  There are no specific actions that have been identified to prevent AFM apart from decreasing risk of acquiring and spreading viral infections. […] 2019 and 2020 case numbers were more consistent with non-peak years, and it is possible that non-pharmacologic measures instituted against COVID 19 (ex. Masks, hand hygiene, physical distancing and virtual schooling) have helped decrease the spread of respiratory viruses including the Enterovirus class. […] AFM cases curiously were low during the 2019-2022 time frame, notably low despite growing circulation of EV-D68.

• #56 Acute Flaccid Myelitis | PM&R KnowledgeNow

  https://now.aapmr.org/acute-flaccid-myelitis/

  There are no specific actions that have been identified to prevent AFM apart from decreasing risk of acquiring and spreading viral infections. […] 2019 and 2020 case numbers were more consistent with non-peak years, and it is possible that non-pharmacologic measures instituted against COVID 19 (ex. Masks, hand hygiene, physical distancing and virtual schooling) have helped decrease the spread of respiratory viruses including the Enterovirus class. […] AFM cases curiously were low during the 2019-2022 time frame, notably low despite growing circulation of EV-D68.

• #57 Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM): What parents need to know – Boston Children’s Answers

  https://answers.childrenshospital.org/acute-flaccid-myelitis/

  If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve heard the recent news reports about acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM. […] Is there any way to prevent AFM? […] Because we’re still learning more about AFM, the only prevention tool we know of right now is good infection control. This means taking the same precautions you would to avoid colds and the flu, such as coughing into your elbow, washing your hands often and avoiding close contact with those who are sick. The same precautions, including social distancing, that are being taken to prevent COVID-19 are likely to help prevent AFM.

• #58 Pediatric Acute Flaccid Myelitis – Conditions and Treatments | Children’s National Hospital

  https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/health-library/acute-flaccid-myelitis

  Because experts believe acute flaccid myelitis is caused by a virus, the same preventive actions that reduce a person’s risk for COVID-19 infection frequent handwashing, physical distancing, mask wearing and cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces can also help prevent acute flaccid myelitis.

• #59 Understanding Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM): Causes, Risk Factors, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention, Treatment & Management

  https://www.doctorshubnepal.com/diseases-conditions/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm

  Preventing AFM is challenging due to its viral origins, but general measures to reduce the risk of viral infections can be beneficial. This includes practicing good hand hygiene, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and staying up-to-date on vaccinations when available.

• #60 Department of Public Health – Acute Communicable Disease Control

  http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/Diseases/AFM.htm

  Prevention: […] Since AFM can be caused by viruses, lower your risk of getting and spreading viruses by: […] Regular handwashing with soap and water […] Avoid touching face with unwashed hands […] Avoid close contact with sick persons […] Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces […] Covering coughs and sneezes […] Staying home when sick.

• #61 Department of Public Health – Acute Communicable Disease Control

  http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/Diseases/AFM.htm

  Prevention: […] Since AFM can be caused by viruses, lower your risk of getting and spreading viruses by: […] Regular handwashing with soap and water […] Avoid touching face with unwashed hands […] Avoid close contact with sick persons […] Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces […] Covering coughs and sneezes […] Staying home when sick.

• #62 Department of Public Health – Acute Communicable Disease Control

  http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/Diseases/AFM.htm

  Prevention: […] Since AFM can be caused by viruses, lower your risk of getting and spreading viruses by: […] Regular handwashing with soap and water […] Avoid touching face with unwashed hands […] Avoid close contact with sick persons […] Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces […] Covering coughs and sneezes […] Staying home when sick.

• #63 Department of Public Health – Acute Communicable Disease Control

  http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/Diseases/AFM.htm

  Prevention: […] Since AFM can be caused by viruses, lower your risk of getting and spreading viruses by: […] Regular handwashing with soap and water […] Avoid touching face with unwashed hands […] Avoid close contact with sick persons […] Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces […] Covering coughs and sneezes […] Staying home when sick.

• #64 Department of Public Health – Acute Communicable Disease Control

  http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/Diseases/AFM.htm

  Prevention: […] Since AFM can be caused by viruses, lower your risk of getting and spreading viruses by: […] Regular handwashing with soap and water […] Avoid touching face with unwashed hands […] Avoid close contact with sick persons […] Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces […] Covering coughs and sneezes […] Staying home when sick.

• #65 Department of Public Health – Acute Communicable Disease Control

  http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/Diseases/AFM.htm

  Prevention: […] Since AFM can be caused by viruses, lower your risk of getting and spreading viruses by: […] Regular handwashing with soap and water […] Avoid touching face with unwashed hands […] Avoid close contact with sick persons […] Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces […] Covering coughs and sneezes […] Staying home when sick.

• #66 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention | Health Insights

  https://insti.com/acute-flaccid-myelitis-symptoms-treatment-prevention/?srsltid=AfmBOoo-QVvv9sDd_Ll-bMFiGEJxfRLLx25Zw31-Mo4KwHWvskpVJPLu

  Since AFM can be preceded by viral infections, preventive measures largely involve avoiding viruses and boosting the immune system. These measures include: […] Washing hands often with soap and water […] Avoiding close contact with sick individuals […] Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces […] Staying up to date with vaccinations, including the poliovirus and other routine vaccines.

• #67 Acute Flaccid Myelitis AFM

  https://www.sralab.org/lifecenter/resources/acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm

  AFM is a rare and serious disease that affects the spinal cord; the part of the nervous system that carries messages from the brain to the body, and causes the muscles and reflexes in the body to weaken. AFM is a polio-like neurologic disease. […] Prevention of Acute Flaccid Myelitis: […] Stay up to date with Polio vaccines […] Minimize exposure to mosquitos.

• #68 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention | Health Insights

  https://insti.com/acute-flaccid-myelitis-symptoms-treatment-prevention/?srsltid=AfmBOoo-QVvv9sDd_Ll-bMFiGEJxfRLLx25Zw31-Mo4KwHWvskpVJPLu

  Since AFM can be preceded by viral infections, preventive measures largely involve avoiding viruses and boosting the immune system. These measures include: […] Washing hands often with soap and water […] Avoiding close contact with sick individuals […] Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces […] Staying up to date with vaccinations, including the poliovirus and other routine vaccines.

• #69 What is acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)? | Ohio State Medical Center

  https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/our-stories/afm

  How can you prevent this disease? So far, we understand this disease to be caused by a virus infection, so an immunization would be the most effective and causal preventive strategy. To date, there is no vaccine available. Its always important to practice disease prevention steps, such as staying up-to-date on vaccines, washing your hands and protecting yourself from mosquito bites.

• #70 What is acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)? | Ohio State Medical Center

  https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/our-stories/afm

  How can you prevent this disease? So far, we understand this disease to be caused by a virus infection, so an immunization would be the most effective and causal preventive strategy. To date, there is no vaccine available. Its always important to practice disease prevention steps, such as staying up-to-date on vaccines, washing your hands and protecting yourself from mosquito bites.

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