Walking Pneumonia Cases Are Surging Right Now. The Reasons Why May Surprise You.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published an alert last month warning people about the uptick in walking pneumonia cases. The infection, which is caused by the bact
As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
Nationwide rates of emergency room visits for babies with Mycoplasma pneumoniae are on track to surpass rates for school-age children, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows, as doctors nationwide are grappling with a surge of "walking pneumonia" cases.
What is Walking Pneumonia and Do You Need to be Worried?
A type of pneumonia infection that’s increasing in the U.S. prompted a warning from the CDC. It’s historically been linked to the phrase “walking pneumonia,” which is a mild form of pneumonia.
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 5 years old.
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.
Walking pneumonia cases spiking among children. What to know about symptoms, treatment
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases of walking pneumonia have risen in 2024, especially among children. Walking pneumonia is a mild lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses,
Walking pneumonia is booming − and targeting the young and the poor
Young children have seen the highest jump in infections because they had little opportunity to develop immunities before ...
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CDC reports an uptick in walking pneumonia cases in young children
We checked in with a local pediatric emergency room physician who says they are currently seeing more than 50 kids daily, ...
Annoying cough? Walking Pneumonia cases are up in Pennsylvania
It's caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae and UPMC Harrisburg has been seeing a spike in cases this ...
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CDC sees spike in walking pneumonia cases in kids. CHKD shares what you need to know.
Leaders at the CDC are monitoring a spike in cases of walking pneumonia. Specifically, among school-aged children.
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 ...
HEALTH WARNING: Uptick in cases of walking pneumonia and whooping cough reported in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
This spike has raised concerns among health professionals.
Cases of ‘walking pneumonia’ up in D.C. region, part of national trend
Cases of walking pneumonia have been surging among young children in the D.C. region, according to pediatricians and public ...
Walking pneumonia, whooping cough surge in San Diego County
Characterized by a high fever, cough, sore throat, headache and fatigue, walking pneumonia diagnosis in local emergency rooms ...
Dr. Marc Siegel shares concerns about increase in walking pneumonia cases
As the spike in infections primarily affects young children, the Fox News senior medical analyst speaks about common sources, ...