Heres How to Protect Yourself From Enterovirus
In the United States, more than 500 patients have been diagnosed respiratory illness Enterovirus-D68 EV-D68, most of them children. In most cases, the virus, which is related to the flu, comes and goes on its own. In one case so far, a child has died of the virus four other children died after getting the virus, but EV-D68 was not considered the cause of death. This guide should help you protect yourself and your loved ones. Here's how you should protect yourself, Here's what to look for in your children, Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, told TIME in September that the virus was a definite cause for concern. "The unusual increases in Kansas City and Chicago may be occurring elsewhere in the weeks ahead, so we want people to be on the lookout," she said. And, as always, see your health provider if you're concerned. Enterovirus can strike suddenly. Read more on what you need to know about the Enterovirus-D68