http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/dr-dina-kulik/enterovirus-68_b_5904004.html
Why the concern?
For the last 50 years, EV-D68 has causes sporadic outbreaks in the United States, the Philippines, Netherlands, and Japan. We typically see these outbreaks in entero-viruses season, typically August-September. This outbreak is hitting hard, with many children and adults affected, with some becoming quite ill. Children less than five years of age, those with a history of asthma and immunocompromised people are most at risk of illness.
For the last 50 years, EV-D68 has causes sporadic outbreaks in the United States, the Philippines, Netherlands, and Japan. We typically see these outbreaks in entero-viruses season, typically August-September. This outbreak is hitting hard, with many children and adults affected, with some becoming quite ill. Children less than five years of age, those with a history of asthma and immunocompromised people are most at risk of illness.
By mid September we have seen thousands of confirmed cases across the U.S. and Canada, with many more not confirmed with testing.
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