Can Children Get Pneumonia? Children can, and do, get pneumonia. Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused either by a virus or by bacteria. RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is one of the viruses that can cause pneumonia and it’s very prevalent right now. If your child has been exposed to RSV they may develop pneumonia. Viral pneumonia can’t be treated medically, but children with bacterial pneumonia can take prescribed antibiotics ...

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How To Stay Healthy While Traveling for the Holidays This year travelers who are heading out to see their friends and loved ones for the holidays are at risk of catching a range of illnesses from Covid-19 to the flu to the common cold. Even a cold can make you miserable and spread quickly through your friends and family. Some of the most common illnesses that travelers encounter are: Covid-19 You should test for Covid-19 ...

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