Saturday, November 16, 2024
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Children in Washington sick with mysterious polio-like illness

A cluster of polio-like illness in children is under investigation in Washington state. So far, two of nine suspected cases have been confirmed as a rare condition known as AFM. One child has died. While it’s not contagious, the CDC says it’s a serious illness with no known cause or cure. Mireya Villarreal speaks to a mother who describes how her son was exhibiting symptoms before he died. Source

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