Doctor Column

Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) ‘Polio-like Paralysis’ — “I hope it’s just a cold!” November 5, 2018 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Jeremy, a four year old boy, had a good time playing in the park with his friends that sunny September day. A short time later, he came down with the common cold and, for a few days, had a runny nose and a slight cough.