Surge in walking pneumonia affects these high-risk groups, says Dr. Marc Siegel
Cases of walking pneumonia are spiking across the U.S., according to the CDC. Dr. Marc Siegel speaks with Fox News Digital about common sources, symptoms and treatments.
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.
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia cases surge in San Diego
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 infection caused by a bacteria.
Walking pneumonia, whooping cough surge in Southern California
The public health department has warned local doctors that the region is in the midst of a significant increase in walking pneumonia cases, especially among children age 2 to 4. Whooping cough
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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, ...
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CDC sees spike in walking pneumonia cases in kids. CHKD leaders shares what you need to know
CDC sees spike in walking pneumonia cases in kids. CHKD leaders shares what you need to know ...
Kentucky sees increase in walking pneumonia cases
The CDC reports an uptick in a bacteria that can cause walking pneumonia among young children across the United States. It’s ...