CDC: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases in Children Hit Record

WORRYING

Now 158 confirmed cases of the paralyzing condition in 36 states.

Published Dec. 10 2018 8:56PM EST

Cases of a mysterious illness that causes children to become partially paralyzed have skyrocketed this year, with the highest number seen since 2012, health officials have warned.

CDC: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases in Children Hit Record

Now 158 confirmed cases of the paralyzing condition in 36 states.

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