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What to know about a surge of walking pneumonia in children

What to know about a surge of walking pneumonia cases among young children

12/21/2024

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What to know about a surge of walking pneumonia in children

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What to know about a surge of walking pneumonia cases among young children

A rise in cases of a contagious lung infection across the United States is causing alarm, especially for parents of young children. Walking pneumonia usually sickens school-aged children and teens, but this year, toddlers are being hit the hardest. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Donald Dumford, infectious disease specialist at Cleveland Clinic, to learn more.

12/21/2024

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