The United States is currently experiencing a nationwide outbreak of Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) associated with severe respiratory illness in children and teenagers. This has resulted in several deaths all across the country and has spawned fear in many families. It's anyone's best guess how or why this virus has increased in mortality this year. This is a collection of some of the best information in the public health community to help keep your family and children safe throughout this national outbreak. Please take precautionary steps- its better to be safe rather than sorry.