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).
Applies to England
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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).
Updates to this page
Published 19 December 2018
Last updated 9 April 2025
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Updated information on notification regulations.
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Updated 'How to report a case of acute flaccid paralysis or acute flaccid myelitis'.
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Updated 'How to report and investigate a case of AFP or AFM'.
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First published.