Virginia Castellanos, a South Bay Union School District nurse, is at work when her phone buzzes. “It stinks really bad at ...

Prosecutors say Sherman Devaughn Jones, 46, and Sampaguita L. Jones, 41, abused their 9-year-old son, locked him away in his ...

DETROIT – Two people have been charged after a 9-year-old boy died from alleged abuse. Devaughn Jones, 46, and Sampaguita Jones, 41 were charged with felony murder, torture and involuntary ...

The disease is not new but is on the rise in children. "The percentage grew from 1.0% to 7.2% among children ages 2-4 years and from 3.6% to 7.4% among children ages 5-17 years," since the fall of ...

Because none of the above symptoms are specific to just walking pneumonia, it’s important to see a doctor who knows what to look for and can do the appropriate testing if they think it’s ...

While an M. pneumoniae infection — which can present as either a chest cold or walking pneumonia — is usually mild, it’s important for parents to know the signs of infection and what to do ...

Children with walking pneumonia are usually contagious for two to four weeks, starting before symptoms appear and continuing until they resolve. Walking pneumonia is typically diagnosed based on ...

Diagnosing walking pneumonia often starts with a physical exam and a discussion about your child’s symptoms. In some cases, a chest X-ray or a nasal swab may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.

Diagnosing walking pneumonia often starts with a physical exam and a discussion about your child’s symptoms. In some cases, a chest X-ray or a nasal swab may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.

Walking pneumonia has notably increased in young children, with infections among kids aged 2 to 4 jumping from 1% of all cases nationwide on March 31 to 7.2% of cases on Oct. 5.

While the majority of cases don't need hospitalisation, Dr Sengupta says four children got in ICU. Worldwide, doctors have reported a rise in the incidence of walking pneumonia since 2023.

Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Walking pneumonia is on the rise for children in Canada ...