Basics on Enterovirus D68 for parents/caregivers

On September 18, DOH Director Dr. Joxel Garcia sent a letter to public school parents about preventing the spread of Enterovirus D68.    The letter is also below.   DOH has also shared an easy-to-read and -understand graphic.   See below.

Enterovirus D68 Parent and Guardian Update FINAL

National (Car) Seat Check Saturday, Sept. 20

The last day of Child Passenger Safety Week 2014 features a day-long car seat safety check station.

Saturday, September 20 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at MPD's Traffic Division (501 New York Avenue NW), installation experts will make sure

1. parents and other caregivers have the correct car seat (booster seat) for their child
2. car seats are installed properly

Reports DDOT, "Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old. Many times deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts."