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Don’t Panic About AFM, the Polio-Like Childhood Illness

DON'T BE PARALYZED WITH FEAR

The CDC says there are 62 confirmed cases of acute flaccid myelitis. But experts say parents should stay calm.

Tanya Basu

Senior Editor, Science

Published Oct. 18 2018 5:19AM EDT

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Tanya Basu

Tanya Basu

Senior Editor, Science

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