Washington has recently been added to the list of states affected by the recent enterovirus outbreak. As reported by KREM in September 19, 2014 article, two children have tested positive for enterovirus D-68 in Western Washington, and six Spokane County doctors have sent lab work to the CDC to be evaluated for the virus. Although serious enterovirus infections can be life-threatening, doctors note that many cases do not require hospitalization. Though there are no vaccines or medications for enterovirus, patients normally recover on their own and can be taken care of at home.
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