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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Gustaf Kilander

What is EV-D68, the respiratory virus that can cause paralysis in children?

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a spike in EV-D68, a virus in rare cases can lead to permanent paralysis in children.

The agency sent out a warning on 9 September concerning an increase in the spread of the contagious virus.

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