In a follow-up on the adenovirus outbreak at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Jersey, state health officials report that lab tests have confirmed another medically fragile child with adenovirus as part of an ongoing outbreak investigation at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell. A total of 25 pediatric cases have been associated with this outbreak including eight deaths. A staff member at the facility—who has since recovered—also became ill as part of the outbreak.

October 22 remains the most recent date of illness onset. To date, the individuals associated with the outbreak became ill between Sept. 26 and Oct. 22. The affected children in the facility’s pediatric ventilator unit had severely compromised immune systems—including respiratory problems—before the outbreak began.
The affected children range in age from toddlers to young adults. The vast majority are under the age of 18.
“This is an ongoing outbreak investigation and lab tests could confirm additional case,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal. “The type of adenovirus virus involved in this outbreak (#7) is associated with communal living arrangements and is known to cause severe illness — especially in those with compromised immune systems.”
“As part of an ongoing effort to ensure all infection control measures are followed, we are taking extra steps to monitor residents and staff for any signs of infectious illness,” Dr. Elnahal explained.” Not all viruses are adenovirus. Often people become ill for many reasons, especially these medically fragile children who had respiratory problems as part of their underlying medical conditions.”
The facility will not admit new residents for the duration of the outbreak.
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Adenovirus is a respiratory virus which can cause mild or serious illness, though serious illness is less common. Symptoms may include common cold, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, pink eye, fever, bladder inflammation or infection, inflammation of the stomach and intestines and neurological disease.
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