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In October, the CDC said it was “closely tracking” surging levels of mycoplasma pneumonia across the U.S. The respiratory infection, which can spiral into different illnesses, started to re-emerge globally in 2023 after lying dormant during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this year, the CDC has recorded an increase in pneumonia-associated emergency room visits.
The good news is that walking pneumonia is considered a “milder” sickness and rarely requires bed rest or hospitalization. That said, you should definitely listen to your body and take care of yourself, even if that means canceling plans to stay home and rest.Walking pneumonia can affect anyone, but especially the elderly and those who are immunocompromised, have asthma or emphysema, or use tobacco products. It’s also extremely contagious.
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