Guidance

Acute flaccid paralysis: investigating and reporting a case

Information on the steps required to report and investigate a case of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and acute flaccid myelitis (AFM).

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 19 December 2018
• Last updated: 15 November 2022 — See all updates

Applies to England

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How to report a case of acute flaccid paralysis or acute flaccid myelitis

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This document is intended for healthcare professionals who are investigating a case of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) or acute flaccid myelitis (AFM).

The document covers:

• aims of surveillance
• steps required to report and investigate a case
• laboratory testing

Please use the patient summary form to report cases of AFP or AFM to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Published 19 December 2018
Last updated 15 November 2022 + show all updates

1. 15 November 2022

   Updated 'How to report a case of acute flaccid paralysis or acute flaccid myelitis'.

2. 22 October 2021

   Updated 'How to report and investigate a case of AFP or AFM'.

3. 19 December 2018

   First published.