By now, you’ve probably heard that there is a nationwide surge of walking pneumonia cases. It’s actually caused by a bacteria called mycoplasma and it is making a lot of local kids sick. “Mycoplasma causes a walking pneumonia because it typically is something that doesn’t show up very severely immediately,

Doctors say they are seeing an unusual spike in walking pneumonia cases in parts of Canada, particularly in kids, but their message for parents is not to panic, as treatment options are available.

As the weather gets colder and sneezes and sniffles become more common, it’s important for parents to be aware of the potential health risks. A new rep

Emergency room physicians at Baton Rouge General Hospital are seeing more children come in sicker than they seem.