Enterovirus Information

The United States has experienced a nationwide outbreak of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) associated with severe respiratory illness that has been especially harmful to children. Almost all of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-confirmed cases this year of EV-D68 infection have been among children. Many of the children had asthma or a history of wheezing. The CDC has developed the following information and resources for parents about EV-D68: 

• Web Feature, “What Parents Need to Know About Enterovirus D68”
• General questions and answers for the public
• Infographic: Keep Your Child from Getting and Spreading Enterovirus D68

Remember too, as entrovirus season is expected to taper off, flu activity usually begins to increase. While there is not a vaccine to prevent illness from enteroviruses,  the single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.  Many resources for parents and others can be found on the CDC flu web site.  CDC recommends that ALL children 6 months old or older get a flu vaccine.