EV-D68

• ‘It was my worst nightmare’: 3 cases of EV-D68 confirmed in Alberta, 2 with paralysis

  Enterovirus 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.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2016
  
• 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.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2016
  
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• Was enterovirus to blame for paralysis symptoms in kids? New study makes link

  California scientists suggest they’ve uncovered the genetic marking of enterovirus D68 in a handful of American kids who dealt with sudden paralysis last year.

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  Mar 30, 2015
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• What to expect from this year’s flu season

  It’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.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2014
• Fourth case of enterovirus D68 confirmed in Manitoba

  There's another case of enterovirus D68 in the province, Manitoba Health says, this time in a child under 10 years old.

  Health

  Oct 15, 2014
• Child tests positive for Enterovirus D68 at Sick Kids hospital

  One of the children admitted to the Hospital for Sick Children last week with muscle weakness has tested positive for Enterovirus D68.

  Health

  Oct 8, 2014
• Is enterovirus more concerning than the flu? What parents need to know

  It’s no wonder why enterovirus D68 has parents concerned. But is it any more concerning than influenza and the flu season?

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2014
• U.S. official: Enterovirus D68 caused boy’s death

  A virus that has been causing severe respiratory illness across the U.S. is responsible for the death of a 4-year-old boy in New Jersey.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2014
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• Potentially severe respiratory illness confirmed in Manitoba

  A potentially severe respiratory illness that has struck children across Canada and the United States has been confirmed in Manitoba.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2014
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• Is enterovirus the culprit for paralysis symptoms in Canadian kids?

  They had muscle weakness and paralysis in their shoulders, arms and hips. These strange symptoms in a handful of Canadian kids have doctors baffled.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2014