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HMPV Cases Surge in China Amid Concerns for Public Health

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HMPV Cases Surge in China Amid Concerns for Public Health

Credited from: NEWSWEEK

  • Chinese state media has reported a **rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV)** cases, particularly among children under 14 in northern provinces.
  • The **U.S. has not confirmed** an outbreak but remains cautious as respiratory illnesses spread nationwide.
  • **Symptoms of HMPV** include cough, fever, and shortness of breath, with severe illness risks higher for young children and seniors.
  • In response to the outbreak, China has increased **monitoring of respiratory illnesses** but has not enacted lockdown measures similar to those during COVID-19.
  • The CDC emphasizes preventive measures such as handwashing and maintaining distance from the sick, noting **no vaccine** currently exists for HMPV.

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