“While Ebola has received the most media attention since the diagnosis at a Dallas hospital, EV-D68 (enterovirus) potentially poses a more pressing health risk to people in the U.S. because it is easier to spread,” said Marco Coppola, DO, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer of Premier One Emergency Centers.

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Premier One Emergency Centers, as part of its mission to educate our communities about health-related issues, wants you to be
informed about an illness that has been in the news lately, enterovirus D-68 (EV-D68). “While Ebola has received the most media
attention since the diagnosis at a Dallas hospital, EV-D68 (enterovirus) potentially poses a more pressing health risk to people
in the U.S. because it is easier to spread,” said Marco Coppola, (D-DO, FACEP, 68)
Chief Medical Officer of Premier One Emergency
Centers.
Did You Know?
What is enterovirus D68?
EV-D68 can cause serious respiratory symptoms. It can
be particularly serious for children with asthma or other
conditions that make breathing difficult. For these
children, EV-D68 infections can result in hospitalization.
How is the EV-D68 virus spread?
EV-D68 appears to spread through contact with
respiratory secretions (from coughs or sneezes) of
infected people.
How is EV-D68 treated?
1. Many infections are mild. They require only
medication taken for personal comfort.
2. People with severe difficulty breathing may need
to be hospitalized and may receive intensive
supportive therapy.
3. No medications are currently available for treating
EV-D68 infections.
What can be done to avoid getting an
EV-D68 infection?
There are currently no vaccines for preventing EV-D68
infections.
Do the following to reduce the risk of
getting infected with EV-D68:
1. Contact a healthcare provider if they develop a
respiratory infection and their asthma symptoms
worsen.
2. Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20
seconds, especially after changing diapers.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with
unwashed hands.
4. Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating
utensils with people who are sick.
5. Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys
and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.
6. If you’re ill, do not go to daycare, school or work.
Enterovirus D-68
Enterovirus D68 Symptoms
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Initial Symptoms
1. Fever
2. Runny Nose
3. Congestion
4. Sneezing/Coughing
5. Body Aches
Dangerous Symptoms
(If exhibiting any of these, seek
immedaite medical attention)
1. Wheezing
2. Difficulty speaking
3. Bluish lips
4. Losing consciousness/fainting
5. Trouble breathing
States with CDC lab-confirmed
enterovirus D68 cases
States that have not yet
confirmed enterovirus D68