What to Know about the Enterovirus 68

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 29, 2014

An outbreak of enterovirus 68 that started in the Midwest has shown up in the NYC area and poses a particular threat to children with underlying respiratory conditions, like asthma. NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Deputy Commissioner for Disease Control Dr. Jay Varma talks about what parents should watch for and how to prevent its spread.

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