6 dead children, 12 sick of the disease during a virus outbreak at the New Jersey Pediatric Center

On October 9, the establishment of 227 beds reportedly reported cases of respiratory disease to the department.
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An epidemic of viral disease killed six pediatric patients and sickened another 12 in a New Jersey rehabilitation facility, while health officials continued to investigate the cause. The Wanaque Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Haskell, has been commissioned by the state health department to not admit new patients until the epidemic is over.

Health officials have confirmed the presence of adenovirus 7, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is most often associated with acute respiratory illnesses and can occur at any time in the world. # 39; year.

Adenoviruses can cause a wide range of diseases, including colds, sore throats, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, pink eyes, fever, bladder infections, stomach inflammation and diseases. neurological. People with weakened immune systems or those with existing respiratory or cardiac conditions are more likely to develop serious illness.

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"Unfortunately, the particular strain of adenovirus (7) in this epidemic is affecting medically fragile children whose immune systems are severely compromised," said a Fox News Department of Health statement. "The strain has been particularly associated with the disease in community living conditions and may be more serious."

According to the statement, the health department sent an on-site team to inspect Sunday, then again on Tuesday, and they discovered minor hand washing flaws. On October 9, the establishment of 227 beds reportedly reported cases of respiratory disease to the department.

A Wanaque Center spokesman told ABC 7 in a statement that he was cooperating with state investigators to implement infection control.

According to NJ.com, in addition to housing pediatric patients, the facility also serves as a retirement home for adults and a rehabilitation center for short and long-term care.