‘It has affected his life in every way. He is still lame, his neck and his right arm, “said Swanson.
At that time, very little was known about AFM.
‘He had stomach upset and a low-grade fever. And several days later, he developed neck pain and stiffness, “said Swanson.
The disease affects the nervous system and can cause muscle weakness or even paralysis.
According to the CDC, there is a spike in cases every other year, and they expect one in the coming months.
There were 10 confirmed cases of AFM in Minnesota back in 2018 out of 238 in the country.
One case has been reported in Minnesota this year, and the Department of Health says matters spike between August and October.
Swanson and her family have called for mandatory reporting so more can be learned about the causes and symptoms of the disease. They say the data could also help families find possible treatment options if there is early detection.
“Our family, along with several other families who have had children affected by AFM, met with Klobuchar at Children’s Hospital, and we stress the need for mandatory reporting to the CDC. And at the time, she was very responsive, “said Swanson, who met with Klobuchar in 2018.” Considering everything that is happening in the world today, especially with the pandemic, there is a lot of fear, and I think Craig and our whole family would say, this is not another thing to be afraid of. for, say, but it is important to become aware of it. “
View Klobuchar’s full letter:
Klobuchar Letter to the CDC (PDF)
Klobuchar Letter to the CDC (Text)
