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2018-12-11 Science & Technology

AFM: Record count reported for mysterious paralyzing illness

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Posted by Besoeker 2018-12-11 03:21|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Where O Where could it have come from?

Posted by Frank G 2018-12-11 07:38|| 2018-12-11 07:38|| Front Page Top

#2 In 2015 and 2017, the counts were far lower, and it’s not clear why.

Anyone attempt to correlate regional elementary school classroom attendance, demographic make-up, etc....or would that be racist ?

Posted by Besoeker 2018-12-11 07:45|| 2018-12-11 07:45|| Front Page Top

#3 Anti-Vax meets uncontrolled invasion*. What could go wrong?

* there was a reason for Ellis Island.

Posted by Procopius2k 2018-12-11 08:53|| 2018-12-11 08:53|| Front Page Top

#4 When there has been a wave in the U.S., cases spiked in September and tailed off significantly by November.

Curious, Holmes. There is nothing at all special about September - other than kids going back to school and spending their time indoors together.

Anyone attempt to correlate regional elementary school classroom attendance, demographic make-up, etc ?

You mean do the things epidemiologists do when fighting an epidemic? The problem with that is you might find answers that are, uhm, politically unappealing. Best keep a lid on it.

I've been trying halfheartedly to find a map showing where the cases are, but have not seen anything beyond aggregate cases at the state level. Perhaps my google-fu is weak...

Posted by SteveS 2018-12-11 09:19|| 2018-12-11 09:19|| Front Page Top

#5 I'm afraid political correctness wouldn't allow an honest discussion of this particular source, or any other non-domestically-inherent contagion

Posted by Frank G 2018-12-11 09:45|| 2018-12-11 09:45|| Front Page Top

#6 Our local Medical folks tell me that the first cases they heard of this were in the Minneapolis area.

FWIW

Posted by Mullah Richard 2018-12-11 12:02|| 2018-12-11 12:02|| Front Page Top

#7 From the "Related" link:

2. It Spreads Easily

EV-D68 is spread just like the common cold. That means frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water for 20 seconds -- is one of the best ways to avoid the virus. Remind your children to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, and to cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or shirt sleeve, not their hands. Clean and disinfect touched surfaces, like your child's toys, countertops and doorknobs. Strober recommends keeping your children away from kids who are sick, and keep them home from daycare or school if they are sick to avoid spreading the virus.

Posted by Bobby 2018-12-11 12:05|| 2018-12-11 12:05|| Front Page Top

#8 Hmmm, looks like it is time to home school your kids.

Posted by Snavimble Bucket1794 2018-12-11 18:09|| 2018-12-11 18:09|| Front Page Top

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