Health officials have reported a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections among children ages 14 and under in China, ...

But that’s not always how serious illness plays out. Children who need to be on ventilators, have tracheostomies or ...

The virus is reported to cause upper and lower respiratory diseases in people of all ages, especially young children and elderly population. It generally spreads in droplets- either by coughing or ...

Following a sharp rise, cases of walking pneumonia across Canada, particularly among children, seem to be dropping.

adding that children under 5 years remain at risk of contracting the virus. “The (HMPV) virus, in its current form, is unlikely to cause severe infections,” the health expert told News18.

“A virus that can cause just a minor cold or a mild illness in an adult can be devastating for a baby.” Parents are advised to get their kids of all ages vaccinated in the fall and keep them ...

A biosecurity breach has come to light in Queensland, Australia, where 323 vials containing live viruses, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus, have gone missing. The breach ...

Australia is investigating a major biosecurity breach after deadly virus samples went missing. Authorities in Queensland, Australia, have confirmed a “major historical breach of biosecurity ...

In severe cases, HMPV can lead to bronchitis or pneumonia, particularly in children. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets and close physical contact, making it highly contagious in ...