And now, the human metapneumovirus, or HMPV for short, is infecting thousands of Americans around the country. The highly contagious virus, which belongs to the same group as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),

The CDC is reporting a surge in emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses, including influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, with Ohio at the second-highest level, and pediatric hospitals are busy with RSV and flu cases.

Dozens of people across 13 states have become sick after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders contaminated with E. coli. At least 75 people fell ill from the bacterial infection and one person died in Colorado from the O157:H7 strain of E.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently monitoring reports of a spike in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, as the US sees an increase in such cases.

A case of the bird flu (also known avian flu or H5N1) involving gamebirds has been confirmed in Spartanburg. The virus was first detected on Dec. 31 and has not been transmitted elsewhere in the Carolinas,

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The CDC said on Tuesday that experts are aware that there is a rise of HMPV cases in China but said there is no cause for concern in the United States.

"Testing usually isn't necessary, but a provider may test a stool sample to confirm your diagnosis," the Cleveland Clinic's website notes. While at-home testing kits may exist, the CDC does not ...

(NEXSTAR) — Respiratory illnesses are spreading throughout the U.S., causing multiple states to see a spike in hospital visits. The latest data shows another virus, known as HMPV, has also been spiking in some parts of the country.

Community members can now check their blood pressure and receive common vaccinations, all while staying in their car, at UW Health’s drive-thru clinic on the far east side, the health system announced Friday.

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HMPV is considered relatively common, with most infected before age 5, according to Dr. Eileen Schneider, an epidemiologist with the CDC.