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.

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.

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.

As Michigan faces winter weather and snow, with Arctic cold air on the way, there's a risk of hypothermia and frostbite. Here's what to know.

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,

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

The CDC added that with surveillance ... but some people can get very sick," Cleveland Clinic's website states. "You’re more likely to get severely sick the first time you get HMPV, which ...

The previous year’s data, stretching from early July 2023 through late June 2024 shows HMPV testing positivity was relatively low through the fall and early winter months before

Ah, the classic signs of winter: Freezing temperatures, icy roads and empty tissue boxes. It's no secret that winter is a time when illness is prominent. Coughs, colds, and viruses are seemingly running rampant this time of year. This is thanks to the drier air and an influx of time spent indoors, according to the Mayo Clinic.

The previous year’s data, stretching from early July 2023 through late June 2024 shows HMPV testing positivity was relatively low through the fall and early winter months before

A number of states are seeing a spike in hospital visits caused by respiratory illnesses as we enter the New Year.