Anyone can be infected by an enterovirus. However, infants, children, and teenagers are typically hit hardest. This is because they are less likely than adults to have an immunity to the virus from previous infections. The CDC reports that most recent cases have occurred in children age 6 months to 16, with most children being around 4 to 5 years old. If you or your child have a respiratory illness and the symptoms are getting worse, contact your doctor or go to the emergency room.
