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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
921 AprilAugust 2025 — 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

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Published 19 December 2018
Last updated 921 AprilAugust 2025 + show all updates

  2. Updated information on notification regulations.

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Update history

2025-08-21 13:54
Updated landing page to reflect updated reporting.

2025-08-21 09:30
Updated introduction, information about how to report and contact details.

2025-04-09 13:05
Updated information on notification regulations.

2022-11-15 09:24
Updated ‘How to report a case of acute flaccid paralysis or acute flaccid myelitis’.