In response to a larger than expected increase in the number of children presenting with acute neurological illness with limb weakness, CDC initiated an investigation to determine the etiology of the illness. As the investigation transitions, collecting more detailed information on the clinical status of cases after a longer period of follow-up will be important for providing a more complete clinical description of the illness as well as a further understanding of the overall burden of illness beyond the acute period.
US Code:
42 USC 306
Name of Law: National Center for Health Statistics
US Code:
42 USC 301
Name of Law: General Powers and Duties of Public Health Service
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.