The spread of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has sparked global concerns. The virus, which mostly affects kids, older adults and those with a weak immunity, has been identified in 5 infants in ...

Jan. 7 (UPI) --A handful of cases of the Human Metapneumovirus have been confirmed in India, but officials say there's no cause for alarm. On Tuesday, Indian health officials reported two new HMPV ...

Indian officials confirm first cases of HMPV, say "no reason to worry" Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly ...

With HMPV back in the news, here's what you need to know about the virus and how you can protect yourself. Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news Measles was eradicated in the US 25 ...

Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously. The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.

HMPV is also not expected to be a global pandemic like Covid-19.The disease is well-studied and has been known for a long time. "There is broad population-level immunity to this virus globally ...

While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV has circulated in humans for decades.

Cases of HMPV have been steadily increasing in the U.S. since November 2024 with 1.94% of weekly tests positive for HMPV as of Dec. 28, 2024, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control ...

China is reportedly monitoring an uptick in Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, but there’s been no confirmation of a new outbreak or emergency linked to the typically mild respiratory virus.

Jan. 7 (UPI) --A handful of cases of the Human Metapneumovirus have been confirmed in India, but officials say there's no cause for alarm.On Tuesday, Indian health officials reported two new HMPV ...