Enterovirus Protection & Information

Enterovirus information from Federal Resources / Aprende más acerca de enterovirus D68

    

Other tips for prevention include:

  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
  • Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone in the home is sick

There is no specific treatment for enterovirus infection. People with mild illness caused by enterovirus infection typically only need symptom treatment. They usually recover completely. However, some illnesses caused by enteroviruses can be severe enough to require hospitalization. DPH continues to advise clinicians to consider EV-D68 as a potential cause of illness in children and adults, as it is now known to be circulating. 
 

For further info:
Anne Roach, Media Relations Manager
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington St., Boston, MA
(617) 624-5006