Enterovirus
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Canadian children’s hospitals report cases of rare, polio-like illness that can cause paralysisSeveral Canadian hospitals are reporting cases of acute flaccid myelitis, a rare illness that can cause limb paralysis in children.HealthOct 22, 2018
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‘It was my worst nightmare’: 3 cases of EV-D68 confirmed in Alberta, 2 with paralysisEnterovirus D68 usually causes cold-like symptoms, but in rare cases it can be serious. It tends to affect children with asthma more severely than others. One Edmonton family found that out the hard way.HealthOct 27, 2016
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Enterovirus is back: Cases of EV-D68 reported across Canada, U.S.Enterovirus cases have been reported in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, with experts anticipating escalating numbers. The rare respiratory illness is making a comeback this year.HealthOct 5, 2016
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Was enterovirus to blame for paralysis symptoms in kids? New study makes linkCalifornia scientists suggest they’ve uncovered the genetic marking of enterovirus D68 in a handful of American kids who dealt with sudden paralysis last year.HealthMar 30, 2015
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Your ultimate guide to the best and the worst of 2014Your guide to the biggest stories in tech, health, science and entertainment--plus the videos everyone was watching in 2014.CanadaDec 29, 2014
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Experts: It was a busy, black-eye year for disease controlSome vital vaccines did not work well. Federal laboratories were careless with pathogens. And international health officials failed to stop a West Africa outbreak from exploding.HealthDec 18, 2014
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Enterovirus D68 kills 2, paralyzes 4 in B.C., including Kamloops football playerThere have been about 200 confirmed cases, including a Kamloops man who has gone from a healthy strong football player to paralyzed from the neck down.HealthDec 3, 2014
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What to expect from this year’s flu seasonIt’s that time of year again: the season of coughing, sneezing, sick days and flu shots has arrived. Here's what to expect from this year's flu season.CanadaNov 7, 2014
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Cases of enterovirus D68 in B.C. double in a weekThe B.C. Centre for Disease Control has confirmed there are now 119 cases of enterovirus D68 in B.C.Oct 31, 2014
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Nova Scotia reports 1st case of Enterovirus D68Nova Scotia has confirmed its first case of Enterovirus, according to the province's department of health and wellness.HealthOct 27, 2014
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