Lethal illness enterovirus D68 takes another child
21-month-old succumbs to respiratory illness just days after 4-year old in New Jersey died from it (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - October 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Michigan toddler dies of enterovirus D68
A Michigan toddler has died of enterovirus D68, another reminder of the deadly potential of a disease that has infected hundreds nationwide in two months. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - October 11, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Toddler first in Michigan to die from enterovirus strain
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A 21-month-old girl is the first in the state of Michigan and second in the U.S. to die this year from a strain of the enterovirus that has infected more than 500 people across the nation, health officials said on Saturday. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 11, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Amid Ebola, enterovirus outbreaks, doctors expect more ER traffic
Flu season is approaching; and with infectious diseases like enterovirus and Ebola making headlines, doctors are expecting more traffic in emergency rooms from concerned patients. Marlie Hall reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - October 11, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
When Common Respiratory Illnesses Turn Deadly: What Nurses Should Know About EV-D68
October 9, 2014 - While the country’s buzzing about a few cases of Ebola, a respiratory illness that at first seemed routine has evolved into a disease that has become critical for many children infected with enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). (Source: NurseZone.com Nursing News)
Source: NurseZone.com Nursing News - October 10, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
MedlinePlus Announcements and Special Features
Director’s Comments: Enterovirus 68 Overview Listen to the NLM Director’s Comments on “Enterovirus 68 Overview”. The transcript is also available. As of this writing, four deaths may or may not be linked to the spread of enterovirus 68, a respiratory infection, which has been diagnosed mostly among children in more than 40 U.S. states. The […] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 10, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: mjharvey Tags: Consumer Health Disaster / Emergency Preparedness Education K-12 News from NLM/NIH Outreach Public Health Source Type: news
Doctor-to-Patient: Enterovirus D68 Risks
(MedPage Today) -- Experts review the facts on risk and prevention. (Source: MedPage Today Emergency Medicine)
Source: MedPage Today Emergency Medicine - October 9, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: news
Enterovirus D68 And Influenza Far More Dangerous Than Ebola In U.S., Say Top Infectious Diseases Physicians
Top physicians gathered at a major, annual infectious diseases meeting express far more concern about enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in children and influenza in everyone than the risk of Ebola spreading in the U.S. The only preventable one: Influenza. Get your flu shot! (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - October 9, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: David Kroll Source Type: news
Director's Comments: Enterovirus 68 Overview
Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on "Enterovirus 68 Overview". The transcript is also available.
As of this writing, four deaths may or may not be linked to the spread of enterovirus 68, a respiratory infection, which has been diagnosed mostly among children in more than 40 U.S. states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 472 cases of enterovirus 68 in early October and noted the actual number of cases probably was higher... (Source: What's New on MedlinePlus)
Source: What's New on MedlinePlus - October 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Boy Who Lost Friend to Enterovirus Still Wants to See Him
Mom says son was New Jersey enterovirus victim's best friend, and spent days in the ICU. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - October 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Chatting about Enterovirus D68
Dr. Thomas Kirsch is a member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and is the national physician advisor for the American Red Cross Disaster Health Services. He is deputy director of the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
A new virus spreading across much of the country, known as Enterovirus D68, that is much like the flu –with fever, sneezing, aches, and a runny nose – but with a cough that is a problem for many patients.
For some infants, children, and teens – especially those with asthma – the respir...
Source: Red Cross Chat - October 7, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Beth Pullias Tags: Preparedness #abcDrBchat ABC News Twitter Chat Enterovirus Source Type: news
IDWeek: Ebola, Enterovirus on Agenda
(MedPage Today) -- But evergreen topics such as antibiotics resistance won't be ignored. (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - October 7, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Watch: Sick Preschooler Tested for Enterovirus Following Classmate's Death
Tabatha Vassey says her son, 4, isn't getting better after being hospitalized for four days with shortness of breath. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - October 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Officials Report First Confirmed Child Death Due to Enterovirus D68
Title: Officials Report First Confirmed Child Death Due to Enterovirus D68Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/6/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/7/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Hepatitis C General)
Source: MedicineNet Hepatitis C General - October 7, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
After Death of New Jersey Boy From Enterovirus 68, Worry Grows Among Parents
The virus, which has existed for decades, was never known to have spread widely until this year, and the fact that there’s little treatment for it is fueling concerns. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - October 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARC SANTORA Tags: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Deaths (Fatalities) Enterovirus 68 Children and Childhood Waller, Eli Source Type: news
