Walking Pneumonia Cases Are Surging Right Now. The Reasons Why May Surprise You.
Though seasonal illnesses like the flu are just starting to gain some traction, there’s one respiratory disease that’s sickening tons of people across the United States right now: walking pneumonia.
Walking pneumonia cases on the rise
As the season change and temperatures drop, it’s also a time when sickness is more common. Parents especially are noticing that walking pneumonia is on the rise this year. Walking pneumonia, of what many doctors call atypical pneumonia,
Walking Pneumonia cases rise in US: All about the mild lung infection
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Walking Pneumonia Cases Are Spiking; How to Spot the Symptoms?
Walking pneumonia is a less serious form of lung infection often caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Most kids with this type of pneumonia do not feel sick enough to stay home, hence the name "walking" pneumonia.
MD, NoVA Seeing Dramatic Spike In Walking Pneumonia Cases: Reports
Healthcare centers across D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia recorded a more than 300% increase in cases since this time last year.
Walking pneumonia cases spiking among children. What to know about symptoms, treatment
Kids contracting the illness should focus on getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, and managing fever and aches with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Honey can be helpful in soothing a cough, but it should not be given to children under 1 year old.
Cases of 'walking pneumonia' rise in US capital, joining national trend
Cases of the mild form of pneumonia have been surging among young children in the Washington, D.C. region of the United States, local media reported, citing paediatricians and public health officials.
This illness is on the rise and affecting kids. Here's what to know about 'walking pneumonia'
"Walking pneumonia" is a type of respiratory illness, meaning it's spread through inhaling respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Other people can get infected if they breathe in those droplets, according to the CDC.
What you need to know about the rise of walking pneumonia cases
The Centers for Disease and Control has issued an alert over the surge in cases of walking pneumonia in children younger than ...
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‘Walking Pneumonia’ Is On The Rise. Here’s What To Know.
Infections of mycoplasma pneumoniae, also known as “walking pneumonia,” are on the rise in the United States, particularly among children, according to recently released data from the Centers ...
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CDC reports an uptick in walking pneumonia cases in young children
HENDERSON (KTNV) — This Fall, the Centers for Disease Control reported an unusual uptick in walking pneumonia cases among ...
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San Diego health officials warn of sharp increase in whooping cough, walking pneumonia cases
SAN DIEGO — San Diego health officials are warning about a sharp rise in whooping cough and walking pneumonia cases. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory ...