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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<ref name="cdc"> {{cite web| url=http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/about/ | *CDC recommends preventive measures to avoid transmission<ref name="cdc"> {{cite web| url=http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/about/EV-D68.html| title= CDC Enterovirus D68}} </ref>, such as: | ||
:* | :*Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers | ||
:* | :*Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands | ||
:* | :*Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick | ||
:*Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
There is no vaccine against enterovirus 68. Preventive measures such as hand washing, avoiding contact with sick people and disinfecting touched surfaces are recommended.
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:
- Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick