💡AFM is a rare illness that can leave children partially or fully paralyzed.
👥Families of children with AFM face significant challenges in providing care and support.
🧪Medical researchers are working to find a cure for AFM and understand its causes.
🌟Despite the challenges, children with AFM show incredible resilience and determination.
🚀Raising awareness and supporting research can make a difference in the lives of children with AFM.
What is AFM?
—AFM, or acute flaccid myelitis, is a rare illness that causes paralysis in children.
Are there any treatments for AFM?
—Currently, there is no specific cure for AFM, but there are various therapeutic interventions and supportive care options available.
How does AFM impact children and their families?
—AFM can have a profound impact, leaving children partially or fully paralyzed and requiring extensive care and support from their families.
What causes AFM?
—The exact cause of AFM is still unknown, but it is believed to be related to a viral infection, such as enterovirus D68.
How can I help support children with AFM?
—You can help by raising awareness, supporting research efforts, and providing assistance to affected families and organizations.
00:03The video introduces the Hill family and their eight-year-old son Quentin, who is preparing for potentially life-changing surgery due to AFM.
01:23Medical experts warn of another AFM outbreak and highlight the need for greater understanding and prevention.
03:06The Carr family shares their experience with AFM and the challenges they face in caring for their son Camden.
05:56Sarah Todd Hammer, a young adult who has lived with AFM since childhood, shares her inspiring story of resilience and success.
08:01Dr. Mitchell Ceruya discusses the innovative nerve transplant surgery being performed to help restore mobility in children with AFM.
09:34George Stephanopoulos concludes the video and encourages viewers to subscribe to the ABC News YouTube channel for more content.
