"Every year, millions of children in the United States catch enteroviruses that can cause coughing, sneezing, and fever. These viruses most often spread in the summer and fall. Enterovirus D68 is one of many enteroviruses that can make people sick. Take basic steps to protect your child and others.
Infants, children, and teenagers are at higher risk than adults for getting infected and sick with enteroviruses like enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). That’s because they may not have been exposed to these types of viruses before, and they may not yet have immunity (protection) built up to fight the disease. If your child has asthma, he or she may be at greater risk for severe respiratory illness from EV-D68.
Know the Symptoms of EV-D68
EV-D68 can cause mild to severe respiratory illness.
Mild symptoms may include:
- fever
- runny nose
- sneezing
- cough
- body and muscle aches
Severe symptoms may include:
- wheezing
- difficulty breathing.."
Enterovirus D68
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