[steve86]

And it just happened to appear when the kids, and their new mates from Central America, went back to school. What a freaking coincidence.

Please provide evidence that EV-D68 is any more prevalent in Central America than anywhere else. Hint: It is rare everywhere, was first identified in the U.S. in about 1962, similar viruses usually strike during summer like this one, and the evidence I asked for doesn't exist.

[berdie]

I agree.

As you said, this has been around since 1962. Many were probably infected then but just chalked it up to having a cold. People were more infection resistant.

I think there are lots of diseases being brought over the border but this probably isn’t one of them. It is hype by the media to scare people.

[babygene]

“Please provide evidence that EV-D68 is any more prevalent in Central America than anywhere else.”

There clearly is circumstantial evidence. IE: The timing of this outbreak. Circumstantial is the best you are ever going to get.

Of course you can stick your head in the sand...

[mjp]

Please provide evidence that EV-D68 is any more prevalent in Central America than anywhere else.

In Latin America as in other regions, HRVs and HEVs account for a substantial proportion of respiratory viruses identified in young people

[Former Proud Canadian]

Like I said, Steve, a coincidence.

And it's popping up all over.

[raybbr]

Please provide stats to explain this outbreak is NOT an anomaly and is not related to the invasion/infestation of south American vermin.