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Acute Flaccid Myelitis

@helpAFMA

The Acute Flaccid Myelitis Association supports and advocates for families affected by AFM.

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Joined January 2019
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SRNA@wearesrna18 Mar 2021
Join the AFM Working Group today, March 18th, at 2:00pm ET for a meeting on "Are enteroviruses coming back in 2021 after COVID-19 is tapering off?" Register to attend here: srna.ngo/z0d #AFM #AcuteFlaccidMyelitis
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Matthew R. Vogt@VogtVirusLab18 Feb 2021
I’m sure anyone who needs to see this has already seen it, but just know that you have been put on notice, #AFM. And meningitis and encephalitis and neonatal sepsis and respiratory disease and myocarditis and hand foot and mouth... enteroviruses are wild
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Tom Quick@TJQPNI29 May 2020
And a #medicalillustration for education on #Acuteflaccidmyelitis #AFM #AFP again free to use (credit @TJQPNI please). Showing loss of anterior horn cells and this de-efferentation of the nerve (the population of afferents remain functional). @GreatOrmondSt @RNOHnhs
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SRNA@wearesrna9 Nov 2020
Replying to @CDCgov
@CDCgov is hosting a parent session on Thursday, November 12 from 3 – 4 p.m. ET to provide the latest info on #AFM and to answer your questions. Register here bit.ly/31vkw2g #myelitis #acuteflaccidmyelitis #transversemyelitis #AFM2020 #RareDisease
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Robin Roberts@RRobertseHealth22 Sep 2020
We lost our baby, our son, two years ago this week to a rare #polio like disease. Please help us #celebratecarter and donate to support #acuteflaccidmyelitis #AFM patients.
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@CDCDirector10 Aug 2020
#AcuteFlaccidMyelitis is a public health priority. @CDCgov is working with national AFM experts to better understand this paralytic condition, educate clinicians and the public, and respond to outbreaks. Read the new #VitalSigns to learn more: bit.ly/VS-AFM #knowAFM
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CDC Director
@CDCDirector5 Aug 2020
Sudden limb weakness is the most common symptom of #AcuteFlaccidMyelitis (AFM). AFM can cause paralysis or respiratory failure. It’s a medical emergency - hospitalize patients immediately. Read #VitalSigns to learn the signs of AFM: bit.ly/VS-AFM #knowAFM
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@CDCgov5 Aug 2020
#AcuteFlaccidMyelitis (AFM) causes sudden arm or leg weakness, mostly in children. It can progress rapidly, requiring a ventilator for breathing. Read about AFM in the new #VitalSigns report: bit.ly/VS-AFM. #knowAFM
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@CDCgov4 Aug 2020
New #VitalSigns: Since 2014, outbreaks of #AcuteFlaccidMyelitis (AFM), a serious paralytic condition mostly in children, have occurred in the US every 2 years. This may be the next outbreak year. Be alert for cases, especially in Aug to Nov. #knowAFM bit.ly/VS-AFM
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CDC Emergency
@CDCemergency31 Jul 2020
An outbreak of #AcuteFlaccidMyelitis is anticipated in 2020. Clinicians should be alert for acute limb weakness, especially in children and from August through November. Learn more to be #prepared: ow.ly/cbIx30r1JU1 #knowAFM
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@CDCgov29 Jul 2020
Parents: July is #AFMAwareness Month. The most common symptom is sudden arm and leg weakness. Seek medical care immediately if your child develops this or other AFM symptoms. Learn more at: bit.ly/2OnQ0jQ. #knowAFM
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Kevin Messacar MD PhD@kmess4429 Jul 2020
Will enterovirus D68 & acute flaccid myelitis return this summer-fall? [medRxiv pre-print] Epidemiological dynamics of #EVD68 circulation using novel @BioFireDX TREND dataset: important implications for #acuteflaccidmyelitis preparedness by @sang_woo_park bit.ly/309yFBT
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Rehab Management@RehabMgmt13 Jul 2020
#AFM Epidemiology and Presentation to be Discussed During Free #Webinar July 14 buff.ly/2Dxaep5 #AcuteFlaccidMyelitis #neurological @UCAOA #UrgentCare
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Tom Quick@TJQPNI8 Jun 2020
A talk I gave on #AcuteFlaccidMyelitis #AFM for @TM_awareness_UK @Birkdale_Centre is now available #nervetransfer m.youtube.com/watch?v=0SbbyD… @helpAFMA @myelitis @GreatOrmondSt @RNOHnhs
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Tom Quick@TJQPNI8 Jun 2020
Dr Ben Grenberg’s talk is wonderful and a must watch for #AFM families m.youtube.com/watch?v=RSK6dk… @TM_awareness_UK @helpAFMA
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Tom Avril@TomAvril13 Jul 2020
As if #COVID19 weren't enough, acute flaccid myelitis may return next month. But @VUMCHealth has potential treatment: inquirer.com/health/coronavi… via @phillyinquirer @helpAFMA
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Mallory Bradley@marshmalloree27 Feb 2020
This girl never ceases to amaze me! Nothing stops her 💜 #WarriorPrincessRy #ThisisAFM #AcuteFlaccidMyelitis #lookathergo
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Mother Seton School@MSSEburg4 Mar 2020
#SetonSpiritWeek March 10-13! Student Council has planned fun theme days! Participate for only $1 donation per day, proceeds for #AFM research & awareness. #AcuteFlaccidMyelitis #EliStrong
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Neurology Today
@NeurologyToday5 Nov 2019
Enterovirus-specific antibodies identified in #cerebrospinalfluid (#CSF) of pediatric patients w/ #acuteflaccidmyelitis (#AFM) via @NatureMedicine. Learn more. go.nature.com/2pMYbxc #childneurology
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Neurology Today
@NeurologyToday5 Nov 2019
Stay up to date on the latest #acuteflaccidmyelitis research by browsing through our articles and reviews from our #AFM collection. bit.ly/2ntfSkt #childneurology
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