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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Currently, there are no vaccines available for EV-D68 infections. Preventive measures such as hand washing, avoiding contact with sick people, and disinfecting touched surfaces are recommended. | Currently, there are no [[vaccines]] available for EV-D68 infections. [[Prevention (medical)|Preventive measures]] such as hand washing, avoiding contact with sick people, and [[Disinfection|disinfecting]] touched surfaces are recommended. | ||
==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
*There is no vaccine available against [[non-polio enterovirus]]es, including EV-D68. Since many people infected with this virus are asymptomatic, it is difficult to prevent EV-D68 from spreading. | *There is no [[vaccine]] available against [[non-polio enterovirus]]es, including EV-D68. Since many people infected with this [[virus]] are [[asymptomatic]], it is difficult to [[Prevention (medical)|prevent]] EV-D68 from spreading. | ||
*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: | *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 | :*Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers. | ||
:*Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands | :*Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. | ||
:*Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick | :*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 | :*[[Disinfection|Disinfect]] frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Currently, there are no vaccines available for EV-D68 infections. 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 EV-D68. Since many people infected with this virus are asymptomatic, it is difficult to prevent EV-D68 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.