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==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
*There is no vaccine available against [[non-polio enterovirus]]es, including enterovirus 68. Since many people infected with this virus are asymptomatic, it is difficult to prevent enterovirus 68 from spreading. | *There is no vaccine available against [[non-polio enterovirus]]es, including enterovirus 68. Since many people infected with this virus are asymptomatic, it is difficult to prevent enterovirus 68 from spreading. | ||
*CDC recommends preventive measures to avoid transmission, such as: | *CDC recommends preventive measures to avoid transmission<ref name="cdc"> {{cite web| url=http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/about/prevention-treatment.html| title= CDC Non-Polio Enterovirus Prevention & Treatment}} </ref>, such as: | ||
:*Hand washing with soap and water especially after using the toilet and changing diapers | :*Hand washing with soap and water especially after using the toilet and changing diapers | ||
:*Avoiding close contact, such as touching and shaking hands with people who are sick | :*Avoiding close contact, such as touching and shaking hands with people who are sick | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Primary Prevention
- There is no vaccine available against non-polio enteroviruses, including enterovirus 68. Since many people infected with this virus are asymptomatic, it is difficult to prevent enterovirus 68 from spreading.
- CDC recommends preventive measures to avoid transmission[1], such as:
- Hand washing with soap and water especially after using the toilet and changing diapers
- Avoiding close contact, such as touching and shaking hands with people who are sick
- Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.