The regimen is similar to what kids are getting at Primary Children's Hospital. Pavia said the majority of patients are sent home feeling better after just a couple of days.
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Most people infected with the rampant enterovirus, however, will likely experience nothing more than cold symptoms and some may not even know, he said.
Of thousands of cases throughout the country, there have been no deaths related to enterovirus, making it somewhat less concerning than influenza, which kills tens of thousands of Americans every year.
'They're sick. Their parents are scared. They're miserable, but they're going to get better,' Pavia said.
He said the situation is gearing hospital staff up earlier than usual, as they are still expecting a typical winter season with the common display of respiratory illnesses then, as well. He doesn't remember a September with as many admissions due to viral infections as is happening this year.
If conditions in the state follow suit with other states reporting enterovirus, Pavia believes the worst will be over in about six weeks.
'We're on the up-slope of this,' he said.
Prevention, Pavia said, is key to derailing the virus, including proper hand-washing, avoiding kissing or hugging infected persons or not sharing utensils with them, as well as frequent disinfecting of surfaces such as countertops and doorknobs, kids' toys and binkies.
There is no vaccine available for enterovirus D68.
'Most of this can be treated with proper fluids, tender loving care and treatment of a fever, if there is one,' he said. 'Use common sense.'
