Skip to contentSymptoms
- Mild– fever, runny nose, sneezing, cough, body and muscle aches
- Severe– wheezing (puffing), difficulty breathing
Spread
- Person to person through coughing, sneezing, touching a surface that is then touched by others.
Seasonal Infection
- Most likely to get infected during summer and fall seasons
Risk
- Infants, children, teenagers are more prone to infection and become ill since they do not fully developed immune system
- Adults can get infected but they are more likely to have no symptoms or mild symptoms
Treatments
- No antiviral medications currently available for people who become infected with EV-D68
- Mild case- can take over-the-counter medications for pain and fever
- Severe case- hospitalization is highly recommended
Protection/Prevention
- Wash hands often and properly
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid contact with people who are sick
- Cover your coughs and sneezes
- Stay home when sick
- Frequently disinfect surfaces