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==Overview==
==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.
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 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 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/prevention-treatment.html| title= CDC Non-Polio Enterovirus Prevention & Treatment}} </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:
:*Hand washing with soap and water especially after using the toilet and changing diapers
:*Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers.
:*Avoiding close contact, such as touching and shaking hands with people who are sick
:*Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
:*Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
:*Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are 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

  • 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

  1. "CDC Enterovirus D68".