Source: https://www.cdc.gov/acute-flaccid-my...ses-in-us.html
AFM Cases and Outbreaks
As of August 31, 2021, there have been 15 confirmed cases in 2021 out of 36 reports of patients under investigation (PUIs). In 2020, there were 32 confirmed cases out of 59 reports of PUIs.
There have been 665 confirmed cases since CDC began tracking AFM in August of 2014. CDC has been thoroughly investigating cases since that time. We have seen increases in AFM cases, mostly in young children, in 2014, 2016 and 2018.
Annual AFM Cases by State
Annual maps represent only cases for whom information was sent to and confirmed by CDC as of August 31, 2021. Patients under investigation are still being classified, and the case counts are subject to change. Cases of AFM have occurred in 50 states and the District of Columbia.
In 2021, there have been 15 total confirmed cases in 9 states.
AFM Cases and Outbreaks
As of August 31, 2021, there have been 15 confirmed cases in 2021 out of 36 reports of patients under investigation (PUIs). In 2020, there were 32 confirmed cases out of 59 reports of PUIs.
There have been 665 confirmed cases since CDC began tracking AFM in August of 2014. CDC has been thoroughly investigating cases since that time. We have seen increases in AFM cases, mostly in young children, in 2014, 2016 and 2018.
Annual AFM Cases by State
Annual maps represent only cases for whom information was sent to and confirmed by CDC as of August 31, 2021. Patients under investigation are still being classified, and the case counts are subject to change. Cases of AFM have occurred in 50 states and the District of Columbia.
In 2021, there have been 15 total confirmed cases in 9 states.
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