We will see probably an uptick on respiratory viruses” during the holiday season, said Dr. David Farcy, chair of emergency ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published an alert last month warning people about the uptick in walking ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and walking pneumonia, while sharing some common symptoms like cough and fever, have ...

The CDC reported a “notable” spike in cases among children ages 2-4 as well as ages 5-17 years of age. Here’s what to know ...

A type of pneumonia infection that’s increasing in the U.S. prompted a warning from the CDC. It’s historically been linked to ...

Doctors at the Medical University of South Carolina are reporting an uptick in walking pneumonia cases. Walking pneumonia, a ...

It is not the COVID-19 virus—and it’s not bronchitis—but it can be just as contagious and bring along similar symptoms, and ...

The IWK Health Centre, a major women's and children's hospital in Halifax, has seen a surge in walking pneumonia cases. This ...

Treatment is largely home-based, Dr. Collins-McGowan advises. Ensure the child gets plenty of rest, stays well-hydrated, and ...

The other respiratory infection experts are watching closely is atypical (walking) pneumonia. Dr. Michael Hirsh, Worcester’s ...

Yes, it is extremely contagious, according to Cleveland Clinic. If you contract walking pneumonia, you're contagious for two to four weeks before symptoms appear. The word “walking” in ...

It’s called “walking pneumonia” because many individuals with the condition don’t feel ill enough to miss work or school, even though they remain contagious and can pass it to others.