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CraftyMom 06:20 AM 09-19-2014
Does anyone have a fact sheet they are handing out to parents? I saw something about it in a thread but now I can't find the thread
hope 06:42 AM 09-19-2014
I had written something up but have been having problems with the app on my phone that let's me type up and format. I ended up handing out the letter that was sent home from my DD's school and had a talk with each family. Sorry, wish I was more help.
CraftyMom 07:04 AM 09-19-2014
Thanks, maybe my kids will get one at school as well and I will copy it
SignMeUp 07:20 AM 09-19-2014
Here's something: (2 pages attached)
And a website from the CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterov...ut/ev-d68.html
Sorry, those don't look like they posted well enough to use. Here's a website for the page: http://health.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads..._mdh-final.pdf
And a website from the CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterov...ut/ev-d68.html
Sorry, those don't look like they posted well enough to use. Here's a website for the page: http://health.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads..._mdh-final.pdf
Blackcat31 07:21 AM 09-19-2014
Originally Posted by CraftyMom:
Does anyone have a fact sheet they are handing out to parents? I saw something about it in a thread but now I can't find the thread
Here is the other thread Does anyone have a fact sheet they are handing out to parents? I saw something about it in a thread but now I can't find the thread
https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73533
I linked to two different handout/info sheets in the thread.
One in post #22 and the other in post #53
HTH
Naptime yet? 07:56 AM 09-19-2014
I sent home an illness policy reminder and just referenced the outbreak. I did add to my list of exclusions "Coughing severe enough to cause gagging/vomiting and/or respiratory distress", which I hadn't given thought to until now.
My dcps were all familiar with the virus, so hopefully they've done their homework on it, also. Hopefully....
My dcps were all familiar with the virus, so hopefully they've done their homework on it, also. Hopefully....
daycare 08:17 AM 09-19-2014
I heard it on my news this morning and it looks like several people have been reported with the virus here in my state of CA. So far it looks like they are in Southern Calif. but is expected to make its way around the state with the next several weeks.
I have a lot of kids with astham/allergies, so I hope that this does not get to my dcks.
I have a lot of kids with astham/allergies, so I hope that this does not get to my dcks.
Blackcat31 08:27 AM 09-19-2014
From another thread:
Originally Posted by Michael:
Looks like we have enterovirus 68 here in Ventura, California: http://ktla.com/2014/09/18/enterovir...rst-diagnoses/
Looks like we have enterovirus 68 here in Ventura, California: http://ktla.com/2014/09/18/enterovir...rst-diagnoses/
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
From mid-August to September 17, 2014, a total of 140 people from 16 states were confirmed to have respiratory illness caused by EV-D68. The 16 states are Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The cases of EV-D68 infection were confirmed by the CDC or state public health laboratories that notified CDC.
In the upcoming weeks, more states will have confirmed cases of EV-D68 infection.
•The primary reason for increases in cases is that several states are investigating clusters of people with severe respiratory illness, and specimens are still being tested for EV-D68. It can take a while to test specimens and obtain lab results. That’s because the testing is complex and slower, and can only be done by CDC and a small number of state public health laboratories. As the backlog of specimens is processed, the number of states and confirmed cases will likely increase. These increases will not necessarily reflect changes in real time, or mean that the situation is getting worse.
•Some of the increase will be from new EV-D68 infections since people are more likely to get infected with enteroviruses in the summer and fall. We are currently in the middle of the enterovirus season.
From mid-August to September 17, 2014, a total of 140 people from 16 states were confirmed to have respiratory illness caused by EV-D68. The 16 states are Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The cases of EV-D68 infection were confirmed by the CDC or state public health laboratories that notified CDC.
In the upcoming weeks, more states will have confirmed cases of EV-D68 infection.
•The primary reason for increases in cases is that several states are investigating clusters of people with severe respiratory illness, and specimens are still being tested for EV-D68. It can take a while to test specimens and obtain lab results. That’s because the testing is complex and slower, and can only be done by CDC and a small number of state public health laboratories. As the backlog of specimens is processed, the number of states and confirmed cases will likely increase. These increases will not necessarily reflect changes in real time, or mean that the situation is getting worse.
•Some of the increase will be from new EV-D68 infections since people are more likely to get infected with enteroviruses in the summer and fall. We are currently in the middle of the enterovirus season.
CraftyMom 08:47 AM 09-19-2014
Thanks guys! Looks like it's headed my way to MA
TwinKristi 11:04 AM 09-19-2014
I'm so worried about my asthmatic... 
He started coughing worse today. It started a little last week and the other day got a little worse so we started both inhalers. This morning he has a good coughing going. We talked about EV and that if he feels like he's having a hard time breathing at all to tell me asap.
He started coughing worse today. It started a little last week and the other day got a little worse so we started both inhalers. This morning he has a good coughing going. We talked about EV and that if he feels like he's having a hard time breathing at all to tell me asap.
crazydaycarelady 11:17 AM 09-19-2014
My cousin and her son unknowingly passed this along to us when they visited us from CO 3 weeks ago. When they got home her son (who has asthma) had to be airlifted to the hospital and put in a medical coma for 4 days. He is recovered now but it was life-threatening for him. I got it but for adults who have no lingering health issues (like me) it is just a really long miserable cold. I coughed so hard I blew out some blood vessels in my eye (pretty!)
e.j. 11:48 AM 09-19-2014
Originally Posted by CraftyMom:
Thanks guys! Looks like it's headed my way to MA
I've already heard news reports stating that MGH has a few potential cases. I also heard it was thought that there were some possible cases out in the western part of the state - the Springfield area, I think?Thanks guys! Looks like it's headed my way to MA
e.j. 02:10 PM 09-19-2014
I'm watching the news now and it seems as though Boston Children's Hospital has quite a few cases now - I think they said 150 of them. They're waiting for confirmation but believe it is Enterovirus. That's quite an increase in the number of cases! Just a day or so ago, they were saying there were only a few cases in Springfield and at MGH.
CraftyMom 07:15 PM 09-19-2014
Originally Posted by e.j.:
I've already heard news reports stating that MGH has a few potential cases. I also heard it was thought that there were some possible cases out in the western part of the state - the Springfield area, I think?
I've already heard news reports stating that MGH has a few potential cases. I also heard it was thought that there were some possible cases out in the western part of the state - the Springfield area, I think?
Originally Posted by e.j.:
I'm watching the news now and it seems as though Boston Children's Hospital has quite a few cases now - I think they said 150 of them. They're waiting for confirmation but believe it is Enterovirus. That's quite an increase in the number of cases! Just a day or so ago, they were saying there were only a few cases in Springfield and at MGH.
LOVELY! I am next to Springfield!I'm watching the news now and it seems as though Boston Children's Hospital has quite a few cases now - I think they said 150 of them. They're waiting for confirmation but believe it is Enterovirus. That's quite an increase in the number of cases! Just a day or so ago, they were saying there were only a few cases in Springfield and at MGH.
I had a dcb today who was coughing like crazy all day with runny nose...ugh!
I really am trying not to worry since these viruses have always been around, but my daughter who is almost 7 has allergies and asthma and catches EVERYTHING much worse than anyone else in the house!
e.j. 10:41 AM 09-20-2014
Originally Posted by CraftyMom:
LOVELY! I am next to Springfield!
I had a dcb today who was coughing like crazy all day with runny nose...ugh!
I really am trying not to worry since these viruses have always been around, but my daughter who is almost 7 has allergies and asthma and catches EVERYTHING much worse than anyone else in the house!
Hopefully, she won't catch it but as the mother of 2 adult kids with asthma, I can imagine you'd be very concerned. LOVELY! I am next to Springfield!
I had a dcb today who was coughing like crazy all day with runny nose...ugh!
I really am trying not to worry since these viruses have always been around, but my daughter who is almost 7 has allergies and asthma and catches EVERYTHING much worse than anyone else in the house!
The kids here all have colds - a couple also have low grade temps. I'm concerned but since none of them have asthma or compromised immune systems, I'm almost hoping that what they have are mild cases of Enterovirus. I'd hate to think they're all sick now and within the next week or so, could all come down with Enterovirus. If it's in western and eastern MA, it's only a matter of time before it's here in the central part of the state - if it isn't here already.
CraftyMom 11:55 AM 09-20-2014
Hopefully it will all blow over
Sunshine74 09:36 PM 09-20-2014
We don't have it confirmed in my area of NY state yet, as far as I know. But our Children's Hospital has many possible cases, awaiting resting results. I am worried for our dcks, and also worried that I will get it. I have asthma and tend to catch respiratory things that go around.
EntropyControlSpecialist 01:43 PM 09-21-2014
Something interesting: http://www.examiner.com/article/natu...virus-outbreak
Meyou 03:45 AM 09-22-2014
Pretty sure I had this over the weekend. That or it was the worst cold/flu I have ever had including swine flu 6 years ago.
CraftyMom 01:45 PM 09-25-2014
Since the virus has made it's way to MA, my licensor sent over a CDC info sheet for families, almost identical to the one Black Cat posted. Here it is again if anyone needs it. English and Spanish